++ The Pope, the adolescents under the armor ask to be loved ++

Pope Francis addressed the condition of contemporary youth, stating that adolescents wear a protective "armor" while fundamentally asking to be loved. He highlighted widespread existential distress among young people, noting the impact of wounded families and digital isolation.

The remarks bring attention to the emotional and social challenges faced by the younger generation, pointing specifically to the interplay between familial difficulties and modern technological disconnection as drivers of youth vulnerability.