A towering human castle, one of Catalonia's most emblematic traditions, welcomed Pope Leo XIV to a youth prayer vigil in Barcelona, setting the tone for an evening focused on solidarity, mutual support and the challenges facing younger generations.
During the vigil, the Pope listened to testimonies from young adults who spoke about depression, loneliness, anxiety and domestic violence. Addressing the crowd in both Catalan and Spanish, he urged those struggling not to face their difficulties alone and called for stronger support networks within families, communities and society. He encouraged young people experiencing fear, despair or abuse to seek help and speak openly about their experiences.
