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Pope calls grieving mother of son who died at WYD: ‘He comforted me as if he were my dad’
Pope Francis called the mother of a young man, Luca Re Sartù, 24, who has passed away after apparently contracting... Read more
10 of the most touching moments of World Youth Day 2023
There were so many beautiful moments during WYD in Lisbon. Here are some of the most memorable that may continue... Read more
Religious sister tells how she discovered her vocation at a WYD thanks to Benedict XVI
The sister related that Pope Benedict XVI spoke “of the Eucharist as a ‘kiss’ and of adoration as a prostration... Read more
These cloistered nuns who never leave the convent are at WYD for the first time
They never (or almost never) leave the convent, but one lively group of cloistered nuns is participating for the first... Read more
What’s so unique about Mouraria, the Lisbon neighborhood mentioned by Pope Francis this week?
The approximately 6,000 inhabitants of the neighborhood today come from dozens of different countries. Read more
Pope receives posthumous letter from young Carmelite who wanted to attend WYD
In the letter, Pablo María de la Cruz expressed to the pope his desire to have participated in WYD in... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ first World Youth Day speech, ‘God’s heart beats uniquely for you’
Approximately 500,000 people celebrated Pope Francis’ arrival at World Youth Day. Read more
‘Attend to the planet and poor,’ Pope Francis urges college students
Pope Francis began his second day in Portugal with a meeting with Catholic students and members of an educational youth... Read more
Pope Francis makes urgent call to recover eucharistic adoration in the Church
“Only in adoration, only before the Lord can the taste and passion for evangelization be recovered,” the pontiff said during... Read more
Recently baptized Korean woman comes to WYD to get to know Catholic community
“It’s just so amazing to see all the Catholic youth from all over the world gathered here together through the... Read more
‘Sail boldly into sea of evangelization,’ pope tells clergy, religious in Lisbon
The Holy Father encouraged Church leaders in Portugal to overcome discouragement by spending time in adoration. Read more
World Youth Day 2023: Pope Francis arrives in Lisbon, ‘a city of encounter’ in a divided world
“Young people ... who long for unity, peace, and fraternity, urge us to make their good dreams come true,” the... Read more
As World Youth Day kicks off, ACN champions cause of persecuted Christians worldwide
The aim is to encourage pilgrims and participants to actively support the suffering Church in their own countries. Read more
World Youth Day: 96% of pilgrims think gatherings contribute to evangelization
Among the motivations for attending the international meeting with the pope is “encountering Jesus Christ” followed by “living new experiences.” Read more
Brazilian missionary developed her vocation by following Pope Francis’ WYD events
Daiane Silva Pereira has been to three World Youth Days and is now at WYD Lisbon with members of her... Read more
8 unique things to know about World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon
As pilgrims stream into Portugal for World Youth Day in Lisbon, here’s a preview of some of the more interesting... Read more
Here are answers to your questions about World Youth Day 2023
As WYD2023 in Lisbon draws near, we’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about this international event. Read more
As WYD in Lisbon is set to begin, volunteers express excitement and ‘immense joy’
Volunteers working tirelessly at World Youth Day headquarters in Lisbon are getting ready to welcome participants from across the world. Read more
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
Pope Francis expected to meet with abuse victims at World Youth Day in Portugal
The Holy Father will meet with victims as part of his multi-day visit to Lisbon, Portugal, in early August. Read more
