The Pope began the week by receiving a large group of French altar servers, accompanied by priests and bishops.
They welcomed Pope Leo XIV with prolonged applause. At the same time, the Clementine Hall was filled with the rhythm of one of the best-known songs of the French monastic community of Taizé: "Laudate Dominum."
The Pope spoke to them about the importance and meaning of the Eucharist.
POPE LEO XIV
And the Church, from generation to generation, carefully preserves the memory of the Lord's death and resurrection, to which she is a witness, as her most precious treasure. She safeguards it and transmits it by celebrating the Eucharist, which you have the joy and honor of serving.
But that is not all. Pope Leo XIV spoke about the vocational crisis in France and around the world. He encouraged young people to be alert to a possible call.
POPE LEO XIV
I speak to your consciences, enthusiastic and generous young people, and I will tell you something you must listen to, even if it worries you a little: the lack of priests in France, in the world, is a great disgrace. A disgrace for the Church.
As usual, at the end, the Pope blessed everyone present. Afterward, he thanked everyone and wished them a good day.
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