{"id":38433,"date":"2026-06-12T12:03:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedruna.org\/young-people-from-vedruna-with-the-pope-testimonials-and-a-report-on-the-visit-to-madrid\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:09:54","slug":"young-people-from-vedruna-with-the-pope-testimonials-and-a-report-on-the-visit-to-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vedruna.org\/en\/young-people-from-vedruna-with-the-pope-testimonials-and-a-report-on-the-visit-to-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Young People from Vedruna with the Pope: Testimonials and a Report on the Visit to Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pope Leo XIV has made his apostolic journey to Spain, marking the first visit by a pontiff to our country in more than 15 years. This is a very important event for the entire Church, and during his time in Madrid, the young people of the Vedruna Youth Ministry in the capital participated in several of the scheduled events, waving the flag of the Vedruna Youth Ministry with joy and pride. <\/p>\n\n

This is how our young women experienced it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Taking part in the Youth Vigil and the celebration of the Eucharist on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi\u2014both presided over by Pope Leo in Madrid\u2014has been one of the most moving experiences I have had to date. Being able to enjoy and experience this with the young people and Sisters of the Vedruna Youth Ministry has given me great joy and a deep sense of family. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[…] The conversations we shared, the games we played while waiting, and our shared excitement at meeting His Holiness have been a revelation to me of how the Lord is present in every moment. Indeed, the words and messages conveyed by Pope Leo at both events, along with the precious experience of sharing them with people with whom I live out my faith, make me feel very grateful to be part of the Vedruna family. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minerva Rodr\u00edguez Sanz <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

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Attending the event to see Pope Leo in Madrid this Sunday, June 7, was an experience I will always remember. I had never had the opportunity to experience something like this before, and for that reason, it was a day filled with a wide range of emotions and feelings. Moreover, sharing this moment with the Colegio Mayor and the Vedruna Congregation made it even more special; I felt very moved, joyful, and grateful to be part of something so meaningful. During Mass, I also had moments of reflection that allowed me to pause and think more deeply about my faith. Although it was a long and tiring day, I feel that it was all worth it, and I still struggle to find the words to express everything I experienced and felt. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Alonso Uriarte<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

The full testimonials can be read on the PJV Vedruna website: <\/p>\n\n

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Youth Vigil, Plaza de Lima<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

On Saturday, June 6, after eagerly watching the online broadcast of the Holy Father\u2019s arrival in Spain and his reception by the Royal Family, we gathered at the Center for Youth and Vocational Ministry to share lunch and a brief prayer. We also shared what excited us about participating in this event, and, with open hearts, we set off for the section assigned to us to take part in the vigil. <\/p>\n\n

After waiting for a while, we made our way to Paseo de la Castellana, which had been closed to traffic for the occasion. It was exciting to walk down the streets we travel every day on our way to school or work, knowing that Louis XIV himself would be passing by there! <\/p>\n

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