In the letter, Pablo María de la Cruz expressed to the pope his desire to have participated in WYD in... Read more
Approximately 500,000 people celebrated Pope Francis’ arrival at World Youth Day. Read more
Pope Francis began his second day in Portugal with a meeting with Catholic students and members of an educational youth... Read more
In his speech, Bishop Robert Barron emphasized that every person has a unique mission from God and that money or... Read more
“It’s just so amazing to see all the Catholic youth from all over the world gathered here together through the... Read more
The Holy Father encouraged Church leaders in Portugal to overcome discouragement by spending time in adoration. Read more
Father Ernest Wisner and his small group from Liberia finally arrived at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, after having... Read more
During the days prior to the start of this long-awaited event, the presence of Spanish youth was noticed throughout the... Read more
World Youth Day 2023 kicked off in Lisbon, Portugal, Aug. 1 with an opening Mass attended by hundreds of thousands... Read more
The aim is to encourage pilgrims and participants to actively support the suffering Church in their own countries. Read more
The pope’s prayer intention this month is for World Youth Day 2023, which is being held this week in Lisbon,... Read more
Among the motivations for attending the international meeting with the pope is “encountering Jesus Christ” followed by “living new experiences.” Read more
Daiane Silva Pereira has been to three World Youth Days and is now at WYD Lisbon with members of her... Read more
As pilgrims stream into Portugal for World Youth Day in Lisbon, here’s a preview of some of the more interesting... Read more
Bishop Demetrio Fernández of Córdoba, Spain, reflected on the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in his recent weekly... Read more
“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even... Read more
At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” Read more
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
Two pilgrimage groups are already cycling their way to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Read more
The Holy Father will meet with victims as part of his multi-day visit to Lisbon, Portugal, in early August. Read more