Pope Francis in Korea

"The Gospel, is the antidote to the spirit of despair that seems to grow like a cancer in societies which are outwardly affluent, yet often experience inner sadness and emptiness."

The Holy Father emphasized that Mary invites us to hope. 

"In her, all God’s promises have been proved trustworthy," he said. 

"Enthroned in glory, she shows us that our hope is real; even now it reaches as 'a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul' (Heb 6:19) to where Jesus is seated in glory." 

This hope, the Bishop of Rome continued, "the hope held out by the Gospel, is the antidote to the spirit of despair that seems to grow like a cancer in societies which are outwardly affluent, yet often experience inner sadness and emptiness. Upon how many of our young has this despair taken its toll! May they, the young who surround us in these days with their joy and confidence, never be robbed of their hope!" - Source