# Pope Leo XIV on Youth Olympics and Hope

> Pope Leo XIV calls Youth Olympics a sign of hope for global unity amid African hosting.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV on Youth Olympics and Hope · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV calls Youth Olympics a sign of hope for global unity amid African hosting. Pope Leo XIV praised the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar as a sign of…
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, youth olympic games, dakar, senegal, olympic values, african continent, beatification, georgia martyrs, world week of the poor, commemoration of all souls, religion, world
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- Published: 2026-11-01T12:15:37.451+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, youth olympic games, dakar, senegal, olympic values, african continent, beatification, georgia martyrs, world week of the poor, commemoration of all souls, religion, world
## Pope Leo XIV on Youth Olympics
Pope Leo XIV praised the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as a sign of hope for mutual respect among young athletes.

> Here, once again, we see a sign of hope emerging from the world of sport!
## Beatification of Georgia Martyrs
Pope Leo XIV mentioned the beatification of Georgia Martyrs in Savannah, Georgia, on 31 October.

> Yesterday, in savannah, georgia, in the united states, pedro de corpa and four companions, members of the order of friars minor, who were killed in hatred of the faith in 1597, were beatified
## World Week of the Poor
Pope Leo XIV congratulated the Friars Minor on the World Week of the Poor from 8 to 15 November in Rome.

> I congratulate the sons of saint francis who, through this initiative, are placing the poor at the centre
## Commemoration of All Souls
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at Rome’s Verano Cemetery on Monday, 2 November, for the Commemoration of All Souls.

> During these days, let us feel united, in the communion of saints, with the vast family of brothers and sisters who have preceded us on our earthly pilgrimage
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV praised the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar as a sign of hope for mutual respect among young athletes.