World Children's Day

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Young people participate in the Mass for the first World Children’s Day in May 2024.

Pope places Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day within Dicastery for the Laity

Aug 13, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV has decided that the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day should be incorporated within the Dicastery for... Read more

Pope Francis greets thousands of children and their families as he makes his way through St. Peter's Square during the first World Children's Day, Sunday, May 26, 2024.

World Children’s Day: Pope Francis instills key lesson on Holy Spirit at Mass with children

May 26, 2024

By Rachel Thomas

The pope gathered with tens of thousands of children in St. Peter’s Square for Mass and provided a lively lesson... Read more

Pope Francis watches a friendly soccer game between Italian professional soccer players with children clad in uniforms as part of the first World Children’s Day on May 25, 2024, at Olympic Stadium in Rome.

Pope Francis meets with 50,000 for World Children’s Day in Rome’s Olympic Stadium

May 25, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

“In you, children, everything speaks of life and the future. The Church, as a mother, welcomes you and accompanies you... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Italian actor Roberto Benigni on Dec. 7, 2022.

Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day

May 16, 2024

By Courtney Mares

On the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a... Read more