Fifty young representatives from partner organizations are expected in Rome including students, volunteers, researchers, artists, communicators, and activists.
The young people arrive today in Rome, and there are several training activities scheduled for Saturday, Feb 3. On Sunday, Feb. 4, they will attend the Holy Father’s Angelus in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
On Feb. 6 at 4:15 p.m. local time there will be an anti-trafficking flashmob in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome. Then at 5:30 p.m. in Santa Maria in Trastevere Basilica there will be an ecumenical prayer vigil in five languages — Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese — highlighting the five natural elements of water, fire, air, metal, and earth.
On Feb. 7, the youth delegates will attend Pope Francis’ general audience in Paul VI Hall.
On Feb. 8, an online pilgrimage of prayer and reflection against human trafficking will be held around the world. It will start at 9:30 a.m. in Oceania, followed by Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South America, and will finally conclude at 4:30 p.m. in North America.
The participation of more than 50 countries and a special message from the Holy Father are expected.
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