# Pope Leo XIV Meets 52,000 Young People in Lima

> Pope Leo XIV inspires 52,000 young Peruvians with hope and cultural pride.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV Meets 52,000 Young People in Lima · MercoPress
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## Pope Leo XIV's Lima Event
Pope Leo XIV met 52,000 young people at Lima's National Stadium before traveling to Chiclayo.

> Someone told me that Peru needs hope. You are the sign of hope
## Pope's Message to Young People
Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to turn to Jesus when suffering and be passionate about worthwhile things.

> Be passionate about everything worthwhile. Cultivate your talents. Discover the richness of your culture. Do not settle for living according to what others expect of you.
## Cardinal Castillo's Tribute
Cardinal Castillo recalled two young men shot during 2020 protests as martyrs.

> In the recent history we have lived through in our country, young people often took to the streets to protest and in some cases several were shot. There are two martyrs: Inti and Bryan
## Pope's Next Steps
Pope Leo XIV will visit multiple cities before returning to Rome on November 16.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV urged young people to be passionate about worthwhile things and not settle for others' expectations during a Lima event.