Pope Leo XIV to 60,000 young Peruvians: Christ's Passion shows the way to your calling

LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV drew an exuberant crowd of young people to Peruʼs national stadium on Thursday and told them that friendship with Christ was the key to discovering their path in life.

“Learning to recognize the Lordʼs voice is essential,” Leo said Nov. 12 at a youth prayer vigil, his third such event during his tour of South America. “… Speak to him about your plans and allow his word to question you. Do not be afraid to ask him what he expects of you. He will call some to the priesthood or the consecrated life, others to marriage and to forming a family. All are called to put their abilities at the service of others.”

According to local authorities, some 60,000 people attended the event in the stadium, and another 300,000 followed the proceedings in the surrounding area.

The pope spoke after hearing the testimonies of three young adults who had experienced bullying, depression or the loss of loved ones before finding roles in the Church.

Pope Leo XIV embraces Sister Luzbinda Ramos Zurita, superior of the Ursuline Sisters, Daughters of Mary Immaculate, at the prayer vigil with young people in Lima, on Nov. 12, 2026. | Credit: Nathali Paredes/EWTN News

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