Most are young couples with more than two children, who are going to give witness to the Gospel with their example of Christian family life.
The Pope told them that multicultural richness is something unique within the Church.
There were many emotional moments throughout the event, but those that stood out the most were the testimonies of families from all over the world.
Miguel Ángel and Aurora are delegates of the Family Pastoral in the diocese of Asidonia-Jerez.
Álvaro and Mari gave their testimony at the 10th World Meeting of Families
The marriage of Luigi Beltrame and Maria Corsini was not marked by divine apparitions or extraordinary events, but quite the contrary: what made them saints was living out the Gospel in their daily lives.
The main part of the meeting will be held in the Vatican's St. Paul Hall, with capacity for 2,000 people.