Pope Urges Youth to End Violence, Hate

Pope Francis on Sunday called on the 3 million young people who gathered in  Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day to go forth and work to overcome violence,  selfishness, intolerance and hatred.

“Go, do not be afraid, and serve,” the pope said in his homily.

The Mass was held on Rio’s famous Copacabana beach, where young people from  around the world gathered to pray and listen to the leader of the Roman Catholic  Church.

“The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is  so characteristic of you. Do not be afraid. Jesus never leaves you alone!” the  pontiff said during the closing Mass of the weeklong event.

“It was wonderful to take part in World Youth Day, to live the faith together  with young people from the four corners of the earth, but now you must go, now  you must pass on this experience to others,” Pope Francis said.

The pontiff said he hoped his message would especially catch on with the  young people of Latin America.

“In particular, I would like Christ’s command: ‘Go’ to resonate in you young  people from the Church in Latin America, engaged in the continental mission  promoted by the Bishops. Brazil, Latin America, the whole world needs Christ!”  the pope said.

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