Leão XIV aos jovens africanos: sejam testemunhas do amor, da justiça e da paz

In brief

Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to young people attending the first edition of the West African Youth Days held from September 7 to 11. He urged the participants to act as witnesses of love, justice, and peace.

The Pope called on the youth to send a strong message to a world divided by various wars and conflicts. He addressed critical issues such as poverty, insecurity, and forced migration, telling the young people to ensure that no one is marginalized, isolated, excluded, or rejected. He encouraged them to serve as bridge builders between different cultures, religions, and peoples.