Circus Maximus Becomes Open-Air Confessional for Jubilee of Youth | EWTN News Nightly

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In a powerful display of faith and unity, thousands of young pilgrims gathered at Rome’s historic Circus Maximus for the Jubilee of Youth’s “Penitential Day.” The ancient arena was transformed into an open-air confessional space, with over 200 confession stations and 1,000 priests hearing confessions in more than 10 languages—including English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Polish, German, Hungarian, Slovak, Korean, and Chinese. Young pilgrims described the sacrament as a moment of healing and a reminder that we can return to God's grace. A priest who spoke to EWTN News said the Sacrament of Reconciliation offers young people an opportunity to seek healing and look forward—not back—on what may be preventing them from living a fulfilling life. The Jubilee of Youth’s “Penitential Day” served as a powerful spiritual renewal for all who seek it. EWTN Vatican Correspondent Valentina Di Donato has more. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf