Pope Francis encourages young people in Tallinn: defend hope!

Pope Francis encourages young people in Tallinn: defend hope!

in Tallinn, Estonia, currently gather several thousand young people from more than 40 countries for the 47th European Taizé youth meeting. Pope Francis encouraged the participants to hope and confidence in a message that was read out by Cardinal State Secretary Pietro Parolin. "In today's world, which is characterized by violence and injustice, it is essential to get together in the spirit of fr be sisterhood," said the Pope. He appealed to the youth to "hope against all hope" and referred to the important role of hope in these challenging times. This meeting also falls into the Holy Year 2025 of the Catholic Church, which is under the motto "Pilgrim of Hope", as reported.

In another important message that was broadcast at the BBC radio at the same time, Pope Francis called on peace, confidence and gratitude. In the program "Thought for the Day", he emphasized that pessimism and resignation of people should not stop in the face of wars and social injustice. Instead, he encouraged people to preserve a positive focus on the future, even if there is uncertainty. "A society that has confidence in the future and shows empathy is a more humane society," explained the head of the church, as Domradio reported.

Pope Francis closed his message with the wish that the coming year may bring peace and friedness. He recalled that friendliness is not a diplomatic strategy, but an approach that opens hearts and promotes humility. These important topics and messages reflect the hope that is urgently needed in today's world and set an inspiring impulse for the youth gathered in Estonia.