Papa Leone: “Sotto la corazza tanti adolescenti chiedono di essere amati”

Pope Francis addressed participants at an international congress on school and university pastoral care, emphasizing the importance of nurturing the heart. He highlighted that beneath the protective armor many adolescents build lies a deep desire for love and acceptance. The Pope stressed that effective pastoral care should focus on educating the heart towards compassion and gratitude, fostering a more fruitful educational environment.