Pope in Portugal: WYD offers chance for a more peaceful world

Bishop Williams' Catechesis

The importance of pilgrimage, penance and procession.

Day One Highlights

The opening Mass, held in Lisbon's Edward VII Park on Tuesday, August 1st, brought together pilgrims from all corners of the world.

Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for World Youth Day

Diary - Day One

The joy of being among so many faith-filled pilgrims from around the globe.

World Youth Day opens in Lisbon with Mass for thousands of pilgrims

Schedule

Official programme for WYD23.

Live Stream

Live streaming of World Youth Day's main events.

Archbishop Mark O’Toole on the contemporary challenges of evangelisation and accompaniment

Bishop Brignall: Evangelisation is characterised by encounter

‘Instrumentum laboris’ calls for welcoming Church that embraces diversity

Pre-WYD Papal Message

Pope Francis' official message ahead of WYD.