4 August 2023, More than one million young Catholics are expected to attend the World Youth Day event in Lisbon this week (2-6 August). Stages and big screens have been set up for events across the city, with the Pope meeting officials at the National Palace in the historic neighbourhood of Belem, celebrating Mass in Jerónimos Monastery and then taking part in events throughout the week at locations including Cascais on the coast, the central Vasco da Gama Garden and on the Hill of Encounter at Edward VII Park, before the celebrations culminate with a Mass for World Youth Day beside the River Tagus on Sunday (6 August).
For more information, ideas and inspiration on visiting Lisbon, please go to www.visitlisboa.com.
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