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2018 SYNOD UPDATE – ATTENDING YOUTH PROVIDE TWO HOURS OF INPUT

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On the afternoon of October 6 as part of a  less formal program of the Synod of Bishops, the Holy Father Pope Francis, the Synod attendees and guests watched and listened as youth from around the world displayed their talents and gave testimonies about their life journeys highlighting some of the situations and challenges that today’s youth face.  At the end of the program, the Pope addressed the youth, promising that the Synod Bishops would seek to answer their questions and giving his personal comments on their testimonies.

Here are links to some of the testimonies.  Click on the photo to start the video.  You may continue watching to the end of the almost 2 hour long video or use the browser back arrow to return to this page to click and view other testimonies.

A young man who spent his 18th birthday in a juvenile prison in Milan.
A young man from Iraq who had to flee his homeland. He chose not to be rooted in his suffering but to look to Christ’s life for an example.
A young girl who turned away from unhealthy relationships with men she met on the internet. After long time he found new life s a result of an evangelization mission outreach to people on the street.
A young man who was bullied, turned to drugs and alcohol, was on the street for a time. A priest helped him turn his life around.
A young man who turned to pornography to fill an early life void caused by the death of his father. Being touched by the faith of his mother helped him turn his life around.
A young lady who helped a terminally ill patient by speaking to him about God and life after death.
Two young women involved in an environmental project in Columbia.
Several young people ask the Pope some questions.
Pope Francis addresses the youth.

 

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