In his message, the Holy Father decried how obsession with efficiency, materialism, ambition, and self-centeredness has created a culture of loneliness and indifference in wealthy nations.

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.

Here is the full text of the official prepared remarks of Pope Francis' address to young people for the "Blessing of the Faithful ... but the Lord is near you, in the heart of every son and ...