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Pope Leo XIV sends video message to West Africa Youth Days
In brief
Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to the young people participating in the first West Africa Youth Days.
In the message, the Pope told the youth they are not a sacrificed generation. He encouraged them to avoid being defeated by conflicts, uncertainty, and various crises. Instead, he asked them to take an active role in building more peaceful and just societies.
The Pope urged the participants to act as witnesses to love, justice, and peace by becoming builders of bridges.
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- Official source@VaticanNewsPope Leo XIV's video message to West Africa Youth Days
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- Official source@VaticanNewsLeo XIV to the young people of West Africa: “You are not a sacrificed youth”
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How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 8, 5:12 AM Vatican News Pope Leo XIV's video message to West Africa Youth Days
- Sep 8, 5:11 AM Vatican News Español León XIV a los jóvenes de África Occidental: «No son una juventud sacrificada»
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