Focolare Movement

Young religious in Rome. The joy of consecrated life

Sep 9, 2015

In the framework of the Year of Consecrated Life, 4,000 young religious will be expected in Rome. They will testify to the beauty of their own vocations.

Consecrated men and women from all over the world (countries such as Iran, the Philippines, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe) will be arriving in Rome to participate in the World Day of Young Religious. The event is organised by the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life within the context of the Year of Consecrated Life.

  • Prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square (15 September at 20.30)
  • Meeting with Pope Francis during the general audience (Wednesday 16 September)
  • Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica (19 September at30)

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