WYD23: Lisbon Diary

Luegi Lopes, our Digital Media Officer, is in Lisbon experiencing her first World Youth Day. This is her diary.

WYD Diary – Day Six

The final entry in Luegi Lopes' World Youth Day diary is a short one thanks, in part, to just an hour of sleep. Pope Francis commissions the young pilgrims to "get up, set off, and do good!"

WYD Diary – Day Five

On Day Five of her World Youth Day diary, Luegi Lopes, our Digital Media Officer, swaps gifts with fellow media professionals before the most incredible and profound experience of joining 1.8 million pilgrims in silent prayer before the Lord in Adoration.

WYD Diary – Day Four

On Day Four of her World Youth Day diary, Luegi Lopes, our Digital Media Officer, experiences a spiritual eutopia at the 'beautiful and moving' Stations of the Cross.

WYD Diary – Day Three

On Day Three of her World Youth Day diary, Luegi Lopes, our Digital Media Officer, finally links up with some of our pilgrims from England and Wales as the Pope arrives in Lisbon.

WYD Diary – Day Two

On Day Two of her World Youth Day diary, Luegi Lopes, our Digital Media Officer, speaks to young pilgrims from Peru and Mexico. The topic of conversation quickly turns to saints.

WYD Diary – Day One

On Day One of her World Youth Day diary, Luegi Lopes, our Digital Media Officer, shares her joy at being among so many faith-filled young people from around the globe.