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WYD: Young people ‘don’t need reefers or condoms’ to have a good time, Spanish bishop says
Bishop Demetrio Fernández of Córdoba, Spain, reflected on the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in his recent weekly... Read more
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even... Read more
‘Give your life to Jesus’: How a World Youth Day put a young man on the path to priesthood
At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” 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
WYD2023: Pilgrims cycle to Lisbon; pope to receive bicycles upon arrival
Two pilgrimage groups are already cycling their way to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. 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
Florida recording artist to perform at World Youth Day 2023
Shevin McCullough from Studio 3:16 will join Australian singer-songwriter Father Rob Galea at World Youth Day to perform a new... Read more
Group of priests start band to raise money to send youth to World Youth Day 2023
“Priests in Concert” is composed of nine priests from the Archdiocese of Washington. Read more
WYD is an invitation to young people to experience God, explains future Portuguese cardinal
Bishop Américo Aguiar, an auxiliary bishop of Lisbon, made the statement July 6 in an interview with RTP Notícias. Read more
From prison to World Youth Day: Man builds 50 confessionals to be used for pilgrims
After six years in prison, Pedro Silva will soon find himself at WYD2023 where the confessionals he built will be... Read more
One month until World Youth Day, a look at the numbers
Some 313,000 from 151 countries have completed their registrations already, including 14,435 Americans. Read more
Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness
“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... 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
It’s official: Pope Francis will travel to World Youth Day, visit Fatima
The Lisbon trip will mark the 86-year-old pope’s fourth World Youth Day after taking part in the international Catholic gatherings... Read more
Vatican withdraws World Youth Day 2023 stamp after criticism in Portugal
The stamp’s design drew negative comments because it “recalls a colonial past very distant from Pope Francis’ message of universal... Read more
‘See you in Lisbon,’ Pope Francis shares message 3 months before World Youth Day 2023
The message was published on May 4, just under three months before the Aug. 1-6 international gathering. Read more
PHOTOS: A look back at 10 years of Pope Francis’ participation in World Youth Days
In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days to answer... Read more
Spanish bishop: Reference to UN’s Agenda 2030 on World Youth Day website was ‘a mistake’
The bishop of Orihuela-Alicante in Spain, José Ignacio Munilla, called the reference to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 on the... 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
