Pope Leo XIV visited Rome’s public La Sapienza University on May 14, the largest university in Europe and one of Italy’s most prestigious academic institutions, where he denounced the “great lie” he said is causing anxiety and depression among young people. Speaking in the university’s Aula Magna after a brief moment of prayer in the…
Pope Leo XIV warns students against the ‘great lie’ fueling youth anxiety
Pope Leo XIV during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the
Vatican January 21, 2026. Photo: CNS /Lola Gomez