Denver, Colo., Jul 29, 2023 / 07:00 am
A family of 10 is packing their bags and getting ready to embark on a journey they’re calling their “last hurrah as a family unit.”
John and Alexis Love are a Catholic couple from Maryland who, along with their eight children — Anthony, 18; Rosemary, 16; Thomas, 14; Cecilia, 13; Catherine, 10; Gloria, 9; Josie, 3; and Edmund, 1; as well as John’s mother, Sarah Kirk — will be attending World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, Portugal, from Aug. 1–6.
As they were preparing for their trip, the Loves spoke with CNA about what they’re most looking forward to and their hopes for the experience.
The family will be overseas from July 29 to Aug. 11 visiting not only Portugal but also Spain. They will be stopping at several Catholic destinations such as Fátima, the grave of St. John of the Cross, and places associated with St. Teresa of Ávila.