See scenes from the National Catholic Youth Conference 2025 in Indianapolis, where thousands of young Catholics, including Philadelphia pilgrims, gathered for prayer, fellowship, and a historic digital encounter with Pope Leo XIV.
Read our coverage of the conference, and watch Philadelphia-area teens share their experiences in a series of videos from the archdiocesan Office for Ministry with Youth. (Photos: Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez (center) poses with a group of young people from across the United States who asked questions during Pope Leo XIV’s historic digital encounter at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis Nov. 21. Hundreds of other teens also joined the gathering, where the Holy Father encouraged youth to trust in Christ, build real relationships, and bring hope and unity to the world. (Photo: Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joins Philadelphia pilgrims during NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and Montse Alvarado, President and COO of EWTN, during NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joins students from Lansdale Catholic High School during NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joins students from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls during NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joins students from Little Flower Catholic High School during NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joins students from Archbishop Ryan High School during NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis.
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