Pope Leo XIV joins 50,000 young Peruvians singing Alma Misionera at a vigil in Lima, Peru

On November 12, 2026, in Lima, Peru, @GreciaLlanosP shared a video showing an emotional moment during a youth prayer vigil attended by Pope Leo XIV at the National Stadium. In the video, thousands of spectators fill the stadium under an open sky, cheering and raising their phones as vibrant stage lights illuminate the arena. Large video screens overlook the crowd, while the stadium's towering seating sections are packed with attendees. According to reports, approximately 60,000 young people gathered inside the National Stadium, while authorities estimated that another 300,000 people attended events in the surrounding areas. During the vigil, Pope Leo XIV addressed young people and university students, encouraging them to trust in Jesus, pursue their vocations, and support one another through friendship and faith. The event concluded with a prayer, a blessing, and a final hymn. The Pope was visibly moved as he joined the young Peruvians in singing "Alma Misionera" (Missionary Soul).