Bishop Lorenzo writes to youth

Bishop Lorenzo issued a letter to young people in the Diocese of Teramo–Atri to mark the start of the 2026–2027 pastoral year. Writing on the feast of St. Francis, the bishop addressed the challenges of anxiety and uncertainty facing students and workers as they begin new academic or professional cycles.

The bishop encouraged youth to seek a personal relationship with God rather than relying on generic or secondhand faith. He referenced words from Pope Leo XIV to young people at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, noting the Pope's message that the Lord calls individuals by name.

Bishop Lorenzo suggested that contemporary culture often prioritizes numbers over individual faces, leading to a sense of anonymity. He pointed to St. Francis, who discovered his own identity and purpose by looking at the crucifix, as an example of finding meaning through Christ.