The passion to see Pope Leo XIV at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc has mobilized hundreds of young people from the monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès. Father Àlex Serra explains the challenge of obtaining tickets, as demand far exceeded supply, despite the efforts of over 50 volunteers. Ultimately, they secured tickets for almost everyone interested.

For young people like Miquel Feliu, 23, the papal visit is a "gift" and an opportunity to reconnect with other believers, demonstrating that there is a youth connected to the Church. This gathering represents a "motive for hope" and the confirmation that "there are many young people who believe in God and are eager to enjoy the encounter with the holy father," according to Serra.

The monastery of Sant Cugat is described as an "oasis of faith" in Catalonia, where hundreds of young people participate weekly in prayer, formation, and recreational activities. Father Serra highlights a shift in the profile of believing youth: they now come by choice, seeking role models, community, and a welcoming space, as recounted by Anna Roca, 25, who found a place at the monastery "where I could be myself" and "where you feel good and don't have to pretend".

Faith is also lived on social media, as demonstrated by Miquel Feliu, who found fundamental support in his faith after being diagnosed with a serious illness at 17. Through his account @viviendoconewing, he shares content for facing difficulties "with joy, with hope, with peace," stating that "it is faith that has helped me live this exceptionally".

In contrast, at the parish of Sant Joaquim in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, most of the faithful are elderly. Mobility limitations prevented them from attending the large-scale events, as explained by Maria Massot, who regrets the cancellation of the bus to Montjuïc. Nevertheless, the pontiff's visit has become the focus of community life, with the creation of murals, decorations, and learning the official anthem, which has generated "collective emotion" and reflection on "community, coexistence, and welcome," according to parish priest Gerard Guerra.

The parish of Sant Joaquim will set up a screen to follow the visit, as most of the faithful will not be able to attend the events. Parish priest Gerard Guerra will participate in some events representing the community, feeling like "their eyes, their body, their hands, and their heart." "They are already living it with passion, with enthusiasm, and with eagerness," Guerra concludes, highlighting the impact the papal visit has already had.