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August 2023: Over 1 million youth gather with Pope Francis for World Youth Day
The Pope's four busy days in Lisbon was his first trip since his surgery in June.
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One month after a young woman regained her sight at WYD: "Doctors are surprised"
In the last few days, Jimena has undergone medical tests to confirm healing.
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Meet the young Argentine who gave the Pope mate and mother's prayer card at WYD
Agustín's mother, María Rosario Naón, met the Pope a few years ago and spoke to him about her children. Last September, she died of cancer and people consider her a saint. And in every moment during his trip to Lisbon, Agustín found his mother.
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Pope Francis calls mother of 24-year-old who died after returning from WYD
On the night of his return from Lisbon, Luca Re Sartù was taken to the hospital for a bacterial infection. There he suffered a cardiac arrest and died just two days later.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 08-09-2023
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The Pope on World Youth Day: “It shows everyone that another world is possible”
The Pope assured that this world day has sent a message of peace to the international community.
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Pope Francis dedicates General Audience to reflecting on World Youth Day
The Pope gave his first catechesis after his apostolic trip to Portugal.
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Pope Francis' best messages at World Youth Day Lisbon
On his highly anticipated trip to Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis encouraged both youth and adults to go forward without fear and pursue their irreplacable role in the Church and the world.
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The best images of Pope Francis' trip to World Youth Day Lisbon
Pope Francis is a pope of gestures. During this World Youth Day, he sent many messages of fraternity through his interactions with the pilgrims.
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Pope Francis on abuse in Portugal: "News may have exaggerated the situation"
The Pope stated that the Church maintains "zero tolerance" for cases of abuse.
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“My health is good. My stitches were removed, I live a normal life."
It was Francis' first trip after the operation in June.
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Pope Francis reveals he spoke to a young man about suicide during WYD
Suicide and depression among teens was a prevalent topic in Lisbon.
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Pope Francis closes his 4th World Youth Day and leaves Lisbon for Rome
Upon arrival, he was greeted by a line of cardinals and bishops as well as the President of Portugal, who escorted him to the plane.
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Pope Francis to the 25,000 WYD volunteers: "Be surfers of love and charity"
In his speech, the Pope referred to the town of Nazaré, north of Lisbon, which is a popular spot for surfers for its challenging waves up to 100 feet.
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Young people give the Pope a bracelet with names of people in hospitals, prisons
Each volunteer had a bracelet with the name of someone they had visited in prisons, hospitals and nursing homes to carry with them throughout WYD.
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Pope Francis delivers clear message to 1.5 million youth: “Do not be afraid”
August 6, 2023. Pope Francis also invited those present to participate in two events. In Rome, in 2025, for the Youth Jubilee, and the next World Youth Day, in 2027, whose host country he revealed on the spot.
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South Korea will host World Youth Day 2027
“And the next World Youth Day will take place in Asia. It will be in South Korea, in Seoul.”
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La JMJ del 2027 será en... ¡Corea del Sur!
“Y la próxima Jornada Mundial de la Juventud tendrá lugar en Asia. Será en Corea del Sur, en Seúl”.
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Pope Francis compares life to soccer: "Behind a goal, what is there? Training"
After listening to two young people's testimonies, Pope Francis addressed the crowds of young people. He told them that the basis of any success is perseverance and he compared the path of life to soccer.
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Young woman from Mozambique shares testimony at WYD: “We never lost our faith”
18-year-old Marta described how she had to flee from her home with her family after their village was attacked twice by terrorists.
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Testimony of young priest at WYD Vigil: "Lord, what do you want me to do?"
In 2011, 33 year old Fr. António from Portugal was in a car accident that changed his life forever.
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Pope Francis speaks at Fatima, urges Church to be a place of open doors
The Pope approached Our Lady of Fatima in his wheelchair and prayed in silence for a few minutes. During that time, the entire square fell silent.
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Francisco en Fátima: “Una madre siempre tiene un corazón abierto para sus hijos”
“Esta es la casa de la Madre y una madre siempre tiene un corazón abierto para todos sus hijos. Todos, todos, todos, sin exclusión”, dijo Francisco en una emotiva visita a Fátima.
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Fuerte emoción entre los peregrinos en la llegada de Francisco a Fátima
Esta es su segunda visita al santuario tras la de 2017.