Vatican Youth Symposium

The Symposium, in its ninth year, has developed into a leading global forum for young leaders in sustainable development and an intergenerational platform for building social movements.

The 2025 theme, “Voices of Change: Sparking Hope with Sustainable Solutions,” prompted participants to consider how youth can envision and create a form of progress that — in the word of Pope Francis  — is “healthier, more human, more social and more integral.” The Symposium took place on April 3-4, 2025, at the Casina Pio IV in the Vatican City.

Core sessions were categorized into thematic areas split over two days: Education for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Urbanization, Human Rights and Dignity, Climate Action, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Role of Youth in the Post-2030 World. Speakers presented inspiring messages on these relevant topics and inspire participants to take action, engage in meaningful discussions, and contribute their ideas toward innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Watch the 2025 Vatican Youth Symposium on the Pontifical Academy of Sciences’ YouTube Channel. Session VI was a closed session only for in-person participants, and it was not live-streamed.

Learn more about the Speakers and the full Agenda.


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