WYD 2027 officially launched in Seoul
Under the theme “Hope ignites in Seoul. Success for WYD Seoul 2027”, the Church of Korea officially launches preparations for WYD 2027 in Seoul.
Bishop Rui Valério talks about the fruits of WYD Lisbon 2023
In an interview with the Shalom Catholic Community, Bishop Rui Valério, Patriarch of Lisbon, spoke about the conversion movement among young people and the Church's renewed awareness of Portuguese youth.
Rome hosts International Youth Pastoral Congress in preparation for WYD Seoul 2027
The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life organized in Rome, from May 23-25, the International Congress on Youth Ministry, which brought together more than 300 people from 110 countries.
Cardinal Americo Manuel says Thanksgiving mass for WYD at San Lorenzo Center
In his homily, the cardinal commented on the importance of the church and the San Lorenzo center: "To enter here is to enter into history".
What a joy to touch God’s mercy through the Pope’s life and words at this WYD
From the moment it was announced, WYD in Lisbon was on my mind, mainly because of my great desire to visit the Shrine of Fatima, due to my devotion to this title of Our Lady. In the midst of this journey, many things happened: a pandemic, the end of my university degree and an irresistible […]
After this WYD, I feel duly sent back to the mission
World Youth Day was a great opportunity for me to renew, within the Shalom charism, the primacy of young people in our vocation. It was my first journey, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was excited about what God was going to give me. I was surprised as soon as I arrived in […]
WYD: SH pilgrims share God’s surprises during days in Lisbon
Shalom youth recount experiences of prayer and meeting new cultures at youth gathering
All Together: ‘WYD strengthened my faith’, says young Japanese woman
Learn about the testimony of Rosa Akane, a young Japanese woman who participates in Obra Shalom in Rome
Newlyweds spend honeymoon at WYD Lisbon 2023 as SH Pilgrims
WYD Lisbon 2023 has welcomed young people from 150 countries in these five days of programming, according to the Local Organizing Committee. Among the nearly 500 thousand pilgrims, the couple Rodrigo and Jéssica Santos chose the youth meeting as the occasion for their honeymoon. The couple is from the Covenant Community, in the mission of […]
WYD 2023: Artistic presentation of the Way of the Cross moves faithful on the Hill of Meeting
"You will walk with Jesus today," Pope Francis said.