Pope Leo XIV shares a video message Jan. 1, 2026, at the SEEK26 conference at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas. Young Catholics and attendees of all ages were invited to embrace the conference's theme inspired by St. Pier Giorgio Frassati: "To the Heights," This year SEEK the Jan. 1-5 conference was being held in Denver, Columbus, Ohio, in addition to Fort Worth. (OSV News photo/Juan Guajardo, courtesy North Texas Catholic) Pope Leo XIV urged young people to remain open to God’s call in a video message to thousands attending the SEEK 2026 conference, took place January 1–5 in Columbus, Ohio, Denver and Fort Worth, Texas.
“Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,” the Pope said, encouraging participants to reflect on the call of the first disciples in John’s Gospel, where Jesus asks, “What do you seek?” According to Pope Leo, that same question is addressed “to each one of you,” especially those who feel “restless, searching for meaning and fulfilment.”
The Pope said the answer to those longings “is found in a person,” noting that “the Lord Jesus alone brings us true peace and joy.” He urged attendees not to fear asking Christ what vocation he is calling them to, whether priesthood, religious life, or marriage and family life.