The volunteers of the Misericordie watch over the young people in the Jubilee
The beautiful images arriving from Tor Vergata, where the Jubilee of Youth is underway until tomorrow, Sunday, August 3rd, are striking Italians. Television reports show fresh and enthusiastic faces, while news reports recount the desire to share, the experiences and needs, the feelings of brotherhood, the desire for inclusion: so much positive energy released by young people from all over the world.
But there is a Jubilee within the Jubilee, that of volunteers, often the same age as the thousands who flock to the area made famous for the Holy Year of 2000, by John Paul II and his Papa Boys. The Misericordie d'Italia, for example, are on the front lines at Tor Vergata, welcoming and assisting thousands of young pilgrims who have come to Rome for the Youth Jubilee .
"In the days leading up to the eagerly awaited meeting with Pope Leo XIV , scheduled for today and tomorrow," explain the National Confederation of Misericordie, based in Florence, "hundreds of Misericordie volunteers are working tirelessly to provide healthcare, hospitality, and logistical assistance throughout the Jubilee region, in collaboration with other members of the national civil protection system."
For the Misericordie, this commitment harks back to its centuries-old traditions, being an ancient volunteer movement born in the 14th century and having deep Christian roots.
President Domenico Giani himself explains the meaning of this commitment: "Being close to young people," he says, "especially in moments of faith and sharing like this, means rediscovering the heart of our vocation, which is to serve with humanity, listening, and concrete support anyone in need. The participation of these young people challenges us profoundly: they are the living present of our communities, already protagonists of gestures of solidarity and commitment, and at the same time the future to which we are all called to look with responsibility and hope . The Jubilee," the president concludes, "is a precious opportunity to meet a generation on a journey, searching for authenticity and spirituality."
The Confederation explains, "The Misericordie centers are operational 24 hours a day at key points in the Tor Vergata area, with ambulances, first aid units, and teams dedicated to assisting people with disabilities. A base camp is also active to coordinate operations and welcome volunteers from all over Italy."
In this photo by Cecilia Fabiano for LaPresse, Pope Prevost arrives today at Tor Vergata.
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