World Youth Day – suddenly there’s belief in the future of the Church

‘WYD showed that the Church is alive, dynamic and for the young, and that there’s hope for the Church in Portugal.’

Pilgrims in festive mood in Lisbon on 1 August, as the World Youth Day celebrations begin.
photo: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy, JOYCE MESQUITA.

The enthusiasm, excitement and prayerfulness seen at World Youth Day surprised many observers and has changed the narrative about Catholicism’s appeal to young people in Europe and beyond.

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