The young Chicio’s joy arrived in Rome

Sebastian Samson Ferrari – Vatican City

“It was a tremendous joy, he had no words,” says Shimina Alejandra Valdivia Moro, the coordinator of the Chicli Varshi Youth, and I remembered the choice of Pope Liu, the fourteenth last Thursday, May 8, 2025.

From their youth group, between messages full of joy and spontaneous prayers, to a meeting with colleagues who witnessed their crying and surprise to cry them with emotion, Ximena describes a young, united and spiritual society.

Shepherd

One of the most frequent aspects of the Ximena certificate is near Bishop Robert at the time with young people. “I always listened to us, I had a real interest in what we were doing,” he says, recalling a personal phone call that distinguished it deeply because of its simplicity and pastoral care.

Pope Liu fourteen is now retaining, according to Simina, with the same essence of humility and rapprochement that he showed in Chicio. Naturally did not change when he turns to the media, its simple language and the gestures of tenderness. He says: “It seems as if he has been our bishop, but now for the whole world,” he says.

Message of continuity and peace

Ximena also highlights how the new Pope showed from the beginning his desire to continue the teachings of Pope Francis. His first message on the X – “Peace be upon you” network – for her it was a direct evocation of the words that the same Tunisia. Robert once told her: Don’t be afraid, take everything to pray.

The young leader sees in this gesture a clear invitation to persevere in faith, preaching without fear and bring peace within the hearts and outskirts of the world.

Monsignor Robert Francis Preveost in Chicoli, Peru. (Yong Shimina Alejandra Valdivia Moro)

Youth contribution: originality and commitment

When asked about the role that young people will play before this new Pontificate, Ximena is clear: “We will continue to share what we have learned: We do not fear, perseverance, be authentic, and return to the father.” In a context that can be opposite to the life of faith, he insists that young people have an essential place in the church mission: to spoil chaos – as Pope Francis said, and how Leon fourteen is now repeated.

The diocese jubilee is prepared in Chicio, which puts marches, missionary activities and training materials to live with meaning and enthusiasm this time of grace. Youth certificate is not negative. He is creative, cheerful and committed.

Sports and faith: a pastoral road

Although they did not see him playing tennis directly, they knew that it was his favorite sport. Mons. Robert, even before the potatoes, have promoted sports as a way to attract young people to the church. Ximena, the “OLIMPI Festival”, is an initiative of youth sponsors that combine sports and preaching: a concrete resonance of this pastoral intuition that is now expected on a global scale.

“Yes” who illuminates young people hopes

Near the end of the conversation, Ximena sends a message to the Holy Father, and thanked him for “yes”, and assures him of the prayers of the entire innocent community, and commitment to continuing to grow the gospel with joy.

It also leaves an appointment for young people in Latin America and the Caribbean Sea region:

In times of uncertainty, the Czechlopocalist testimony, which is guided by their direct experience with Pope Liu XII now, is a reminder that the joy of the Bible is still alive. This is from every corner of the world – even from the WhatsApp group or a call in the middle of the work – the soul is still afraid.