During the Youth Jubilee, pilgrims from around the world wore T‑shirts that, with creativity, brought the Gospel message directly onto the streets of Rome. Here are some of the most striking designs we came across along the way. 

Between July 28 and August 3, 2025, over half a million young people from 146 countries gathered for a true celebration of faith, prayer, and joy. Amidst the streets of the Eternal City, the T‑shirts became a spontaneous and powerful means of evangelization.

Many of the designs featured quotes by saints such as Saint Ambrose and Saint Teresa of Ávila, as well as by the future saints Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized on September 7, 2025.

Quote: "Christ is the star - St. Ambrose." Italian pilgrim.Credit: ChurchPOP.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati's most popular phrase: Verso L'Alto (To the Heights) Credit: ChurchPOP.
These pilgrims from Canada also wore T-shirts with a quote from Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News.
Quote: "God alone suffices," a phrase often associated with Saint Teresa of Jesus. Credit: ChurchPOP.
"To always be united to Jesus, that is my life plan - Bl. Carlo Acutis." Pilgrims of St. Catherine, North Carolina, USA. Credit: ChurchPOP.
A quote from Blessed Carlo Acutis: "The Eucharist is the highway to Heaven." Credit: ChurchPOP.

Also notable were the T-shirts from communities, pastoral groups, parishes, musical groups, and Catholic events that joined in this jubilee.

T-shirt from the Spanish Gathering in St. Peter's Square: I trust, do you?. Credit: ChurchPOP.
T-shirt from the Mafil Youth Ministry of Chile with the phrase "Do not be afraid! Open the doors to Christ!" - Saint John Paul II. Credit: ChurchPOP.
T-shirt by the musical group Gen Verde with the phrase "We choose peace." Credit: ChurchPOP.

There was no shortage of polo shirts with phrases dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Bible verses, or simple words that, without beating around the bush, proclaimed their love for Jesus.

"Let us arise, therefore, and set out as pilgrims of hope - Pope Francis." Credit: ChurchPOP.
Quote: Catholic & Apostolic & Roman & I Love Mary Credit: ChurchPOP.
Quote: “Am I not here, who am I your Mother?” T-shirt with the words of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News.
Our friends from the podcast Un Cura y Un Cuento showed off this beautiful Christ with the biblical quote from Matthew 4:4. Credit: ChurchPOP.
Hungarian pilgrims displayed Jesus Christ in a Coca-Cola-like logo. Credit: ChurchPOP.
Phrase: "So that we may shout for your victory (Psalm 20:6)." Credit: Daniel Ibáñez, EWTN News.

Together with parish groups, music ensembles, and diocesan ministries, these T‑shirts served not just as clothing but as a silent yet eloquent testimony that accompanied thousands of young pilgrims. A beautiful reminder that even clothing can become a vehicle for evangelization.

Did you recognize any of them?

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