The Circus Maximus welcomed thousands of pilgrims for a large-scale day of confession.
An area prepared to receive 5,000 people in rotating shifts was carrying out an important mission.
Mostly to ask Jesus for forgiveness for my sins, and also to feel better myself — more comfortable, more clean, more joyful.
To obtain the plenary indulgence — we had already passed through several Holy Doors — and with the vigil tomorrow, we wanted to feel spiritually cleaner
This was one of the key events marked on many pilgrims’ agendas.
Before the vigil with Pope Leo, many young people came here to receive forgiveness.
Around 200 confessionals were prepared for the arrival of the pilgrims,
in a day that would last 8 hours — fully planned and adapted for each individual.
It was divided by groups and by language. I confessed to someone who spoke Spanish — he was Venezuelan — and honestly, he received me so kindly. I felt very comfortable
Despite the Roman summer heat, the pilgrims were well-prepared.
Volunteers distributed water throughout the site, and there were cooling corridors that released mist as people walked through them.
This week of the Youth Jubilee is coming to a close,
but the atmosphere in Rome remains alive — and so does the joy of knowing that here, the youth of the Pope has gathered.
BAM.
Trad: CRT
