
We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.
The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, "Pilgrims of Hope".
Pope Francis, Letter to Msgr Rino Fisichella for the Jubilee 2025, 11 February 2022
The Vatican Youth Symposium is an annual gathering of young leaders and experts from around the world, discussing and generating solutions for the most urgent issues of humanity. The Symposium, now in its ninth year, has developed into a leading global forum for young leaders in sustainable development and an intergenerational platform for building social movements.
This year’s theme, “Voices of Change: Sparking Hope with Sustainable Solutions” will prompt participants to consider how youth can envision and create a form of progress that—in the words of Pope Francis—is “healthier, more human, more social and more integral.”