As part of the Day of the Unborn Child Mass, those who attended were given a flower and invited to put it into baskets on the sanctuary to remember children who had died at birth through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or other causes.
The Vatican Press Office said on 11 April that the Holy Father had asked his assistants to take him to the basilica to pray, and they did so.
Inequality in Australia, highlighted Mr Gaetani, is at a 20-year high, with single parents hit the hardest.
Co-ordinated and led by the Vocations Office, the Reflection Day brought together clergy, religious sisters, Vocations Office staff and Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) youth leaders to guide students through engaging discussions, interactive games, and personal testimonies.
The music set the perfect tone for the evening, keeping the dance floor alive and creating a vibrant atmosphere that lasted well into the night.
The Catholic Youth Assembly marks a significant step towards increased youth involvement in the Church, with a vision to create a dynamic and representative Catholic Youth Council.