Pope Leo XIV prays during Mass for more than 1 million young pilgrims at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, in Rome’s outskirts, Aug. 3. (Daniel Ibanez/CNA) Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for mutual coexistence.

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday told more than a million Catholic youths at a closing Mass for a weeklong encounter with the next generation of faithful that they are “the sign that a different world is possible” where conflicts can be resolved with dialogue, not weapons.

The Holy Father announces dates for 2027 World Youth Day in South Korea, after encourgaing youth on the last day of their Jubilee.