Vatican Cardinal Michael Czerny has urged young people attending the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Nairobi not to lose hope amidst global challenges, emphasizing faith and action.

• Cardinal Czerny encouraged the youth to build "bridges of hope" through prayer and work.
• The event took place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).
• He drew upon Jesus' parables and Pope Leo XIV's encyclical to illustrate the ongoing presence and growth of God's kingdom.