Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, was a hit with many young people, with a style that put aside pre-prepared speeches to engage in a back and forth with big crowds and who took tough questions from them about loss of faith, abortion and sexual abuse.

Thousands of young Catholics began assembling Saturday for an evening prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage and a key event in the Jubilee

The Holy Father announces dates for 2027 World Youth Day in South Korea, after encourgaing youth on the last day of their Jubilee.

Faithful from across the world gathered in Rome for the week-long festival for young people. One of the highlights was a concert dubbed the Catholic "Woodstock."