Shafaqna English- Pope Leo XIV addressed hundreds of university students, urging them not to let technology use them, but instead to harness it for human growth.
Continuing the week-long series of events for the Jubilee of the World of Education, Pope Leo XIV met with students in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Thursday. He began his address by expressing his joy and anticipation for this event, as it reminded him of the time he spent teaching mathematics to young students.
The Pope first recalled the example of the recently canonized Italian student, Pier Giorgio Frassati, and two of his mottos: “To live without faith…is not living but simply getting along,” and “To the heights.” Pope Leo then added his own encouragement to the young students: “Have the courage to live life to the fullest.”
He stressed that they should not settle for fads, appearances, or fleeting pleasures. Rather, the Holy Father challenged them to “long for something greater.” This is the desire of young people who hope and plan for a better society. Therefore, he urged them to strive “toward the heights” as a beacon of hope.
“How wonderful it would be if one day your generation were remembered as the ‘generation plus,’ remembered for the extra drive you brought to the Church and the world,” Pope Leo said.
Sources: Vatican News