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Strong emotion among pilgrims during Pope Francis' arrival in Fatima
This is The Pope's second visit to the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. The first one was in 2017.
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WYD tradition: group of young people share lunch with Pope Francis in Lisbon
At the Apostolic Nunciature, a group of six girls and four boys, between 24 and 34 years old, met with the Pope. They came from different countries, including Portugal, Brazil, the Philippines and Palestine.
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Pope Francis asks to reflect on their concerns: “Do I cry from time to time?”
Each of the 14 stations reflected on the concerns and problems of today's world: wars, bombings, bullying or abuse of power.
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Pope holds interreligious meetings in Lisbon: “I like it when we meet like this”
During one meeting, the Pope stressed the importance of fraternity and dialogue and warned against proselytizing.
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Boy with Captain America wheelchair receives papal blessing in Lisbon
In addition to stopping to kiss and bless many childrem, he made a special stop to bless a young boy in a wheelchair with Captain America wheel covers.
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The Pope´ off-schedule meetings with a 106-year-old woman and a sick young woman
The Pope met with a woman who was born on May 13, 1917, the same day of the apparitions of Fatima. He also greeted Edna, the young woman with a very serious illness, who had sent him a letter in late June.
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Pope Francis hears confessions from youth in confessionals made by prisoners
The almost 150 confessionals used during World Youth Day were made by inmates in Portuguese prisons.
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Pope Francis celebrates birthday of Turkish pilgrim in Lisbon
The group of 40 came from the areas that were hit hardest by the earthquakes in Turkey in February of this year.
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Francisco no puede terminar un discurso por problemas de vista
“No me están funcionando los “reflectores” y no puedo leer bien”, bromeó. Se reunió con varios centros de ayuda social. Recordó que son ejemplo de la respuesta concreta que la Iglesia ofrece a problemas actuales.
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Pope Francis unable to finish speech due to vision problems
The Pope joked that his “headlights” were not working and he could not read well. He instead delivered an impromptu speech.
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“Go, I am sending you”: WYD welcome ceremony ends with a call to action
After Pope Francis gave his blessing to the crowds of young people, a group of dancers spelled out phrases encouraging those present to go out to the whole world.
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WYD cross and image of the Virgin Mary are carried through the crowd
Among hundreds of thousands of people, the symbols of World Youth Day arrived at Edward VII Park minutes before the start of the opening ceremony of this WYD.
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Young people read their letters to Pope Francis in WYD welcome ceremony
Song and dance filled the park as a group read letters expressing their hopes, fears and questions to the Pope.
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Pope asks young "not to be afraid, but courageous because God welcomes everyone"
During his speech, the Pope responded to some of the young people's concerns, such as their fear of not being accepted or the concern that there was no room for error in the Church.
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WYD welcome ceremony brings hundreds of thousands to streets to greet the Pope
As the Pope rode up to the stage, he was greeted by flags from around the world.
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Young Ukrainian girl cries giving Pope Francis letter about her father fighting
Although this meeting was not on his official agenda, the Pope wanted to make time to meet with a group of 15 young Ukrainians on pilgrimage to WYD in Lisbon.
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First WYD pilgrimage: "I cried deeply every day"
Whether this will be the first time or the third time, it is clear that every WYD leaves each person that attends with an unforgettable and lasting experience.
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Pope Francis visits Portuguese headquarters of Scholas initiative he founded
The Pope met with young people from around the world and spoke about how to face times of crisis.
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Artist sings traditional Portuguese music for Pope Francis
Fado is a popular song from Portugal that usually expresses feelings of melancholy, nostalgia or the stories of popular people.
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El papa da la última pincelada del mural de Scholas Occurrentes en esta JMJ
Scholas Occurrentes es una organización internacional presente en 190 países que llega a más de 1 millón de niños y jóvenes.
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Pope Francis gives the final touch to nearly 2-mile long mural
Scholas Occurrentes is an international organization present in 190 countries that reaches more than 1 million children and young people.
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Pope Francis encourages students to “replace fears with dreams”
The Pope spoke to both students and university leaders at the Catholic University of Portugal.
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Pope asks not to surrender to secularization
During his homily at Vespers, Pope Francis referred to the difficulties the Church is facing in traditionally Christian countries, which are leading to a secularized society far removed from the faith.
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Pope Francis and the President of Portugal share an enthusiatic greeting
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was one of the first people to welcome the Pope at the Lisbon airport.