25 March marks the 5th anniversary of the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation “Christus vivit”, a message of hope and faith from the Holy Father that resonates in the hearts of Shalom youth. Message of Pope Francis Dear young people, Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive! This certainty always makes my heart overflow with joy, and now it inspires me to write you this Message, five years after the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit, the fruit of the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that had as its theme: “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment”. Above all, I would like my words to be a source of renewed hope for you. In today’s world, ...