Vatikāns uzrunā Čehijas jauniešu tikšanos Ostravā
More than three thousand young people aged 14 to 26 gathered in Ostrava for the Czech National Youth Meeting, running from August 11 to August 16, 2025. According to reports from Vatican News, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, signed an official message addressed to Olomouc Archbishop and Czech Bishops’ Conference President Josef Nuzik.
Pestītājs nenogurstoši vada visu savu mācekļu ceļu, apdāvinot viņus ar cerību, prieku un mieru sirdī. The gathering brings together Catholic youth from across the Czech Republic to deepen their faith, form new friendships, and share personal life stories.
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Civic Leaders Welcome Thousands of Young Pilgrims
Tikšanās atklāšanā piedalīās arī pilsētas mērs Jans Dohnals un viņa vietnieks Zbeņeks Pražāks. “Jaunā paaudze mūsu pilsētā ienes jaunu enerģiju un milzīgu optimisma devu. Vēlos novēlēt visiem dalībniekiem un organizatoriem pie mums justies kā mājās,” – sacīja pilsētas mērs. Pražák noted that the event provides a vital space for teenagers seeking foundational values amid contemporary family crises.
The extensive program features direct meetings with bishops, academic lectures, concerts, theatrical performances, sports activities, and creative workshops. On Saturday, August 15, the schedule includes a dedicated Family Day for parents and children. Additionally, local residents can attend Holy Mass daily without prior registration, while Czech diocesan bishops visited the New City Hall to tour the tower and municipal assembly hall.
Parallel Papal Message Emphasizes True Human Connection
Referencing Psalm 122:1 (“Mēs iesim uz Kunga namu”), the Pontiff warned participants against isolating themselves in an increasingly digital world driven by artificial intelligence.
“Atreasure to remember: no algorithm can ever replace an embrace, a sincere glance, a true encounter,” Pope Leo XIV stated, according to Katedrāle.lv. The Pope encouraged attendees to seek genuine human connections, follow the example of the Virgin Mary, and remain open to vocations to the priesthood or consecrated life without fear.
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According to Vatican dispatches, the Pope encourages young people to turn to Jesus Christ with trust, seek authentic human encounters over digital isolation, and live out their faith within the community of the Church.
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