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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
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
Close to 100 Spanish youths to walk almost 800 miles to World Youth Day in Lisbon
This pilgrimage will also serve as a fundraiser to restore the chapel of the old Mental Institute of the Holy... Read more
5 Things to know about Venerable Lucia dos Santos
The cause for sainthood of Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the Fatima visionaries, was advanced by Pope Francis on... Read more
Here’s what the Portuguese want you to know about St. Anthony of Padua before World Youth Day
The famous Franciscan saint was not born where most people assume he was. In August, World Youth Day participants can... Read more
Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon
Pope Francis’ schedule for his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 was published by the Vatican on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis laments new euthanasia law in Portugal on feast of Our Lady of Fatima
“I am very sad, because in the country where Our Lady appeared, a law to kill has been enacted,” Pope... Read more
Portuguese bishops announce steps to end sexual abuse in the Church
The bishops of Portugal on Friday began taking concrete steps to respond to a damning investigative report last month. Read more
Portugal report details decades of sexual abuse by priests and others within the Catholic Church
Only 25 complaints have been referred to authorities for prosecution because the statute of limitations has expired or the victims... Read more
Pope Francis: World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon will open horizons, hearts
“Get ready for this: to open horizons, to open your hearts,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Portugal’s president unhappy with Vatican delegation restrictions for Benedict XVI funeral
President Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa has taken issue with the announcement that only Italy and Germany would have... Read more
President of Portugal registers for World Youth Day 2023: Here’s how you can participate
According to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the event “will be the largest collective meeting ever in Portugal.” Read more
Arise to serve others, Pope Francis urges in World Youth Day message
Pope Francis has released his message ahead of the international World Youth Day next year, imploring young people across the... Read more
St. John Paul II and Blessed Carlo Acutis named among patrons of World Youth Day 2023
The Virgin Mary will be the “patroness par excellence” of the youth gathering. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new Catholic bishop of Fatima
Bishop José Ornelas Carvalho succeeds 74-year-old Cardinal António Marto. Read more
Catholic doctors thank Portugal's president for vetoing euthanasia bill
The Association of Portuguese Catholic Doctors on Tuesday thanked President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for vetoing the euthanasia bill passed... Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops approve independent clerical abuse commission
The move followed an appeal by more than 200 Portuguese Catholics. Read more
Dates for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon announced
The world’s largest gathering of Catholic young people will take place in 2023. Read more
