Beneath their armour, teenagers want to love and be loved says pope

Pope Leo XIV urged support for youth during his speech at the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities in the Vatican. He emphasized the need for young people to be guided in finding their place in the world, highlighting their desire for love beneath their protective facades. The pontiff called on Catholic institutions to empower youth as agents of change for a more just society, stressing that courage stems from trust and belief in oneself. Recent riots in Milan have intensified discussions on the challenges faced by Italy's youth.