Over 800,000 young pilgrims from 146 countries attended a Jubilee of Youth prayer vigil in Rome, with estimates reaching 1 million. Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, arrived by helicopter, greeted enthusiastic crowds, and delivered a solemn address. The event, described as a Catholic Woodstock, included music, prayer, and confession. Pilgrims, some from war-torn countries, camped overnight for a concluding mass, marking a key event in the Catholic church's Jubilee year.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.