Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event
Published: 8/2/2025

Young Catholics gathered at Tor Vergata field in Rome for a Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV during a special Jubilee celebration. The first American Pope arrived by helicopter to enthusiastic cheers and flag-waving from pilgrims, before boarding the popemobile. This event is part of a Holy Year attracting millions of visitors to the Vatican for a traditional pilgrimage.