World Youth Day in Lisbon
August 1 to 6, 2023
World Youth Day in Lisbon
August 1 to 6, 2023
World Youth Day in Lisbon
August 1 to 6, 2023
World Youth Day in Lisbon
August 1 to 6, 2023
World Youth Day in Lisbon
August 1 to 6, 2023
Pope Francis will make his 36th apostolic journey abroad to Malta on April 2 & 3.
The theme of this visit is They Showed Us Unusual Kindness (Acts 28:2) . The visit will highlight the dangerous journeys displaced people embark upon when crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
The theme is also linked to the generous reception St. Paul received in 60 AD when he was shipwrecked upon the shores of Malta.
The Holy Father's visit will include a visit to the Grotto of St. Paul at the basilica in Rabat and a prayer meeting at the National Shrine of Ta'Pinu.
All this and more can be seen on Salt + Light TV.
Check out Pope Francis' schedule of events below, and come back soon for our full broadcast schedule to find out what you'll be able to watch on our channel!
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Videos
Events Schedule
(all times ET)
Events Schedule
(all times ET)
Tuesday, 1 August 2023
Youth arrive in Lisbon, Portugal
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
Rome - Lisbon
5:00 AM ET
Arrival at Figo Maduro Air Base in Lisbon - Official Welcome
5:45 AM ET
Welcome Ceremony at the main entrance of “Palácio Nacional de Belém”
6:15 AM ET
Courtesy Visit to the President of the Republic at “Palácio Nacional de Belém”
7:15 AM ET
Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society, and the Diplomatic Corps in the Cultural Centre of Belém | Address of the Holy Father
11:45 AM ET
Meeting with the Prime Minister at the Apostolic Nunciature
12:30 PM ET
Vespers with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Seminarians, and Pastoral Workers in “Mosteiro dos Jerónimos” | Homily of the Holy Father
Thursday, 4 August 2023
Lisbon - Cascais - Lisbon
4:00 AM ET
Meeting with University Students at “Universidade Católica Portugesa” | Address of the Holy Father
5:40 AM ET
Meeting with Young People of Scholas Occurrentes in the Scholas Occurentes Headquarters in Cascais | Greeting of the Holy Father
12:45 PM ET
Welcome Ceremony in “Parque Eduardo VII” | Address of the Holy Father
Friday, 4 August 2023
Lisbon
4:00 AM MT
The Holy Father Celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation with some Young People at “Praça do Império”
4:45 PM ET
Meeting with Representatives of some Aid and Charity Centres at “Centro Paroquial de Serafina” | Address of the Holy Father
7:00 AM ET
Lunch with Young People at the Apostolic Nunciature
1:00 PM ET
Stations of the Cross with Young People in “Parque Eduardo VII” | Address of the Holy Father
Saturday, 5 August 2023
Lisbon - Fatima - Lisbon
3:00 AM ET
Departure by helicopter from Figo Maduro Air Base in Lisbon to Fatima
3:50 AM ET
Arrival at Fatima Stadium
4:30 AM ET
Recitation of the Holy Rosary with Sick Young People at the Chapel of Apparitions of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima | Address of the Holy Father and Prayer
6:00 AM ET
Departure by helicopter from Fatima Stadium to Lisbon
6:50 AM ET
Arrival at Figo Maduro Air Base in Lisbon
1:00 PM ET
Private Meeting with Members of the Society of Jesus at “Colégio de S. João de Brito”
3:45 PM ET
Vigil with Young People at “Parque Tejo” | Address of the Holy Father
Sunday, 6 August 2023
Lisbon - Rome
4:00 AM ET
Holy Mass for World Youth Day at “Parque Tejo” | Homily of the Holy Father and Angelus
11:30 AM ET
Meeting with the Volunteers of WYD at “Passeio marítimo” in Algés | Address of the Holy Father
12:50 PM ET
Farewell Ceremony at Figo Maduro Air Base in Lisbon
1:15 PM ET
Departure by airplane from Figo Maduro Air Base in Lisbon to Rome
4:15 PM ET
Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport
*Broadcast schedule will be available soon. See slmedia.org/schedule for more information.
Broadcast Schedule
Broadcast Schedule
Wednesday, 2 August 2023
10:00 am ET | 7:00 am PT
Official Welcome Ceremony
10:35 am ET | 7:35 am PT
Visit to the President of the Republic at the Palácio Nacional de Belém
12:00 pm ET | 9:00 am PT
Meeting with the Authorities, Civil Society, and the Diplomatic Corps in the Cultural Centre of Belém | Address of the Holy Father
12:30 pm ET | 9:30 am PT
Vespers with Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Seminarians, and Pastoral Workers in the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos | Homily of the Holy Father
Repeats 7:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm PT
Thursday, 3 August 2023
9:30 am ET | 6:30 am PT
Meeting with University Students at the Universidade Católica Portugesa | Address of the Holy Father
11:00 am ET | 8:00 am PT
Meeting with Young People of Scholas Occurrentes in the Scholas Occurentes Headquarters in Cascais
12:15 pm ET | 9:15 am PT
Welcome Ceremony in Parque Eduardo VII | Address of the Holy Father
Repeats 7:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm PT
Friday, 4 August 2023
7:00 am ET | 4:00 am PT
The Holy Father Celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation with some Young People at the Praça do Império
9:00 am ET | 6:00 am PT
Meeting with Representatives of some Aid and Charity Centres at the Centro Paroquial de Serafina | Address of the Holy Father
12:15 pm ET | 9:15 am PT
Stations of the Cross with Young People in the Parque Eduardo VII | Address of the Holy Father
Repeats 7:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm PT
9:30 pm ET | 6:30pm PT
Saturday, 5 August 2023
12:30 pm ET | 9:30 am PT
Holy Rosary with Young People at the Chapel of Apparitions of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima | Address of the Holy Father and Prayer
3:45 pm ET | 12:45 pm PT
8:10 pm ET | 5:10 pm PT
Vigil with Young People at Parque Tejo (Repeat)
Sunday, 6 August 2023
3:15 am ET | 12:15 am PT
Closing Mass for World Youth Day at Parque Tejo | Homily of the Holy Father and Angelus
Repeats 10:30 am ET | 7:30 am PT
7:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm PT
Meeting with the Volunteers of WYD at the Passeio marítimo de Algés | Address of the Holy Father
*Broadcast schedule subject to change. See slmedia.org/schedule for more information.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources