“Next Gen” Ecumenism | One Body

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Julien Hammond

The recently concluded World Youth Day in Portugal (August 1-6, 2023) included a number of ecumenical and interreligious experiences, opportunities, and lessons that garnered praise and criticism in Catholic and non-Catholic circles alike.

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).

Pope’s General Audience – August 9, 2023

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Pope Francis

In the past few days, I went to Portugal for the 37th World Youth Day. This World Youth Day in Lisbon, after the pandemic, was considered by all to be a gift of God,

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.

Meeting with Representatives of Aid and Charity Centres at the Centro Paroquial de Serafina: Address of His Holiness

Friday, August 4, 2023

Pope Francis

I thank the Parish Priest for his words, and greet all of you, especially the friends of the Centro Paroquial da Serafina of the Casa Famiglia Ajuda de Berço and the Associazione Acreditar.