Courageously Towards WYD Seoul 2027

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Salt + Light Media

September, 2024 saw two key "signposts" on the pilgrimage to World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the announcement of the theme and revealing of the logo.

Rejoicing in Hope: Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the XXVIII World Youth Day

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Pope Francis

This past August I met hundreds of thousands of your contemporaries from all over the world who converged on Lisbon for World Youth Day.

Deacon-structing: Ten Words of WYD 2023 Part Two

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Deacon Pedro

This has truly been a World Youth Day of words. While the main theme prompts us to reflect on the verbs "to arise" and "to go with haste," many other words jumped out at me as well.

Deacon-structing: Ten Words of WYD 2023 Part One

Friday, August 18, 2023

Deacon Pedro

The theme for World Youth Day, Lisbon 2023 came from the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke: “Mary arose and went with haste” (1:39).

Meeting with the Volunteers of WYD at the Passeio marítimo: Address of the Holy Father | World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Pope Francis

I am grateful to the Patriarch of Lisbon for his words, and to Bishop Aguiar and all of you for having worked so hard and so well: you have made these unforgettable days possible!

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Closing Mass | World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Pope Francis

After these exciting days, surely we feel like repeating the words of the Apostle Peter on the mount of the Transfiguration: “Lord, it is good for us to be here!” (Matthew 17:4).

Vigil with Young People in Parque Tejo: Address of His Holiness | World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Pope Francis

It gives me much joy to see all of you! Thank you for having made the pilgrimage to be here!

Stations of the Cross with Young People in Parque Eduardo VII: Address of His Holiness | World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

Friday, August 4, 2023

Pope Francis

Today you will walk with Jesus. Jesus is the Way and we will walk with him, because he himself undertook the journey.

Welcome Ceremony: Address of His Holiness | World Youth Day Lisbon 2023

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Pope Francis

Welcome and thank you for being here. I am pleased to see all of you, and also to hear the delightful noise you are making!

Deacon-structing: WYD and Me

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Deacon Pedro

As I have been reflecting on the 20 years of Salt + Light Media, it’s impossible not to consider the importance of World Youth Day during that time for me and for the organization.