Bishop Fintan attends Vatican conference on youth ministry in Rome

Bishop Fintan meets Pope Francis after the Vatican conferenceBishop Fintan meets Pope Francis after the Vatican conference

Nearly 300 delegates representing bishops’ conferences from around the world recently met in Rome to participate in the International Youth Ministry Conference. 

Bishop Fintan Gavin represented the Irish Bishops’ Conference and was among the delegates from 110 countries.

The event was held in preparation for the 2027 World Youth Day (WYD), which is scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea.

Pope Francis also addressed the delegates and spent time with them at the conclusion of the conference. 

 Pope Francis with the delegates from all over the worldPope Francis with the delegates from all over the world