Pope Francis holds a puzzle cube during his meeting with young people at a sports arena in Budapest, Hungary, on April 29, 2023. / Vatican Media
Budapest, Hungary, Apr 29, 2023 / 10:16 am (CNA).
Editor’s note: Pope Francis on Saturday met with .
The Holy Father met with thousands of young people on Saturday. He encouraged his audience to be energetic disciples of Jesus: ‘Jesus is a friend, the best of.
Pope Francis holds a puzzle cube during his meeting with young people at a sports arena in Budapest, Hungary, on April 29, 2023. / Vatican MediaBudapest, Hungary, Apr 29, 2023 / 10:16 am (CNA).Editor s note: Pope Francis on Saturday met with thousands of young people gathered at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna. Speaking at the end of his second day of his three-day visit to Hungary s capital, the Holy Father encouraged his audience to be energetic disciples of Jesus, who "wants us to be alive, active, ready to take charge." Below is the official English translation of his address.Dear brothers and sisters, I would like to say köszönöm! [thank you!] for your dance, your song and your courageous testimonies. I thank each of you for being here today: I am happy to be with you!Bishop Ferenc has told us that youth is a time for important questions and responses. That is true, and it is important that you have someone to encourage you and to listen to your quest
The Holy Father will participate in several events, including meetings with the country's leaders and representatives of the academic and cultural circles.