22/11/2025
Pope Leo just had a live video call with 16,000 Catholic teenagers at NCYC.
Here’s a few takeaways:
1. “Sin never has the final word. Whenever we ask for God's mercy, he forgives us.”
2. “Do not focus only on your sins. Look to Jesus. Trust his mercy and go to him with confidence.”
3. “He often speaks to us gently in stillness. That is why daily moments of silence are so important, whether through adoration, reading scripture, talking to him, looking for those little spaces of time where we can be with Him.”
4. “When [the thought 'no one understands me'] comes, try saying, ‘Lord, you understand me better than I understand myself.’”
5. “A real friend is not only someone who's fun to be with—though that is good too. But it's someone who helps you grow closer to Jesus, someone who encourages you to become a better person.”
6. “Remember, making a difference usually happens through simple daily faithfulness.”
7. “Be intentional with your screen time. Make sure technology serves your life and not the other way around.”
8. “AI will not judge between what is truly right and wrong. And it won't stand in wonder, in authentic wonder before the beauty of God's creation.”
9. “You are not only the future of the Church, you are the present. Your voice, Your voices, your ideas, your faith matter right now. And the Church needs you.”
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If you want to see the full transcript, check it out here: https://proym.com/popeleo