The theme for World Youth Day, Lisbon 2023 came from the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke: “Mary arose and went with haste” (1:39). ...read more

I am grateful to the Patriarch of Lisbon for his words, and to Bishop Aguiar and all of you for having worked so hard and so well: you have made these unforgettable days possible! ...read more

After these exciting days, surely we feel like repeating the words of the Apostle Peter on the mount of the Transfiguration: “Lord, it is good for us to be here!” (Matthew 17:4). ...read more

It gives me much joy to see all of you! Thank you for having made the pilgrimage to be here! ...read more

I thank Bishop Ornelas for his greeting, and I thank all of you for your presence and your prayer. ...read more

Today you will walk with Jesus. Jesus is the Way and we will walk with him, because he himself undertook the journey. ...read more