Pope urges youths to raise their voices
VATICAN CITY
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders.
The pope’s message comes on the heels of a meeting of young Catholics who told the Vatican they want a more transparent and authentic church, and a day after hundreds of thousands marched in youth-led rallies across the United States to demand greater gun control.
He told youths in his homily that “you have it in you to shout,” even if “we older people and leaders, very often corrupt, keep quiet.”
As the Roman Catholic Church entered Holy Week, Francis urged youth to join those who offer praise, and not the masses calling for crucifixion.
Some 300 youths meeting at the Vatican this week prepared a document for next October’s synod of bishops at the Vatican focusing on to help youths better find their way in the church.
Associated Press