Number of articles: 8

"Everyone will hear our voices"

Discovery, unity, dialogue, prayer... The week of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal was unforgettable. This is a short summary of the event, with a few personal testimonies.

The World & I

An Unexpected Pilgrimage

When visa issues scuttled three young women's plans to go from Kenya to Portugal for World Youth Day in 2023, they turned to Southeast Asia. Alexia, Yna, and Maryjoy tell their story.

Personal testimonies

With the Pope in Lisbon

Thousands of young people celebrated World Youth Day with Pope Francis from 1-6 August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Find his agenda and links to his addresses and homilies here.

From the Church and the Pope

Preparing for World Youth Day 2023: "I know it's going to change me"

World Youth Day 2023 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 1 to 6 August. Four young Chileans talk about how they're preparing for the event.

Personal testimonies

Pope's Video Message for World Youth Day

World Youth Day 2019 will be held in Panama City, from 22-27 January. Here is a message from Pope Francis about this event, which has as its motto our Lady's words: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord."

From the Church and the Pope

Program for World Youth Day in Poland

Scheduled stops include World Youth Day in Krakow, Auschwitz, and Czestochowa during his July 27-31 trip. With link to Message for WYD 2016.

From the Church and the Pope

Message for World Youth Day 2016

Pope Francis' message for World Youth Day 2016 in Kracow, Poland, "the city of Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina Kowalska."

From the Church and the Pope

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God"

Pope Francis' message for World Youth Day 2015, which will be celebrated by many dioceses on Palm Sunday, March 29, in preparation for the international World Youth Day in Krakow in 2016.

From the Church and the Pope