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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Giovanna Dell'orto

Young Spaniards eagerly await Pope Leo’s visit as they embrace Catholicism

For Sara Cabral, faith was once a distant concept, much like for many young people across Southern Europe. Her upbringing in Spain’s Canary Islands was "Catholic but never practicing," a common sentiment that held little personal relevance.

That changed three years ago when a song from a faith youth group resonated deeply, making her feel as if God were speaking directly to her. Now, Cabral, 26, is an active member, attending weekly adoration sessions and eagerly anticipating Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Gran Canaria with her friends.

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