The final farewell between the youth and Pope Leo XIV took place after the Mass. The Pontiff stepped onto the platform to address them with these words.
POPE LEO XIV
Well, boys and girls. One last goodbye. Thank you again, all of you. Thank you for the music, and thank you to everyone who worked to prepare so many things during this week, during this Jubilee.
From there, he reminded them of one more meeting still ahead: Korea.
POPE LEO XIV
We've already said that the next gathering will be in Korea. I applaud the many Koreans present. I ask you to bring greetings to the many young people who couldn’t come to be with us—and to those in countries where it was impossible to travel. There are places where young people couldn’t attend for reasons we know. Bring this joy, this enthusiasm to the whole world. You are the salt of the earth. The light of the world. Share this greeting with all your friends, with all the young people who need a message of hope. Thank you again, everyone. And safe travels.
Afterward, Pope Leo XIV took the popemobile for one last ride among the faithful before heading back to the Vatican.
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