The seventh St. Anthony Youth Pilgrimage gathered thousands of young believers who participated in the pilgrimage organized by the evangelization community Holy Spirit under the leadership of friar Stjepan Brčina. The gathering started at the Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua in Sesvetska Sela, and the youth arrived at Ban Josip Jelačić Square in Zagreb in the late afternoon. The pilgrimage concluded in the evening at the Holy Spirit Basilica, where participants took part in Eucharistic adoration and veneration of the relics of St. Anthony.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets focus on the communal and spiritual aspects of the pilgrimage, emphasizing youth engagement, peaceful gathering, and the cultural significance of religious traditions in modern society.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the event factually, highlighting the scale of participation, the organizational aspects, and the religious ceremonies without much editorializing, presenting it as a notable cultural and religious event.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the religious devotion, the role of the Church and clergy leadership, and the importance of preserving traditional Christian values and faith among the youth, often framing the event as a positive counterbalance to secular trends.
