Posts Tagged ‘Pope Francis WYD23’

Pope Francis – a ‘stone in the shoe’ for his critics

Monday, August 7th, 2023
stone in the shoe

In a recent interview, Pope Francis addressed his role as a disruptor within the Catholic Church, admitting that he knows he represents “a stone in the shoe” for many of his critics. Speaking with the Spanish-language outlet Vida Nueva, the Pope said he remains undeterred by the opposition and is resolute in his mission to Read more

Pope Francis thanks charitable workers for ‘Love in Action’ at WYD

Monday, August 7th, 2023
Love in Action

On the third day of his visit to Portugal, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt message of praise and encouragement to charitable outreach workers for their selfless dedication to ‘love in action.’ During the 37th World Youth Day (WYD) in Lisbon, the Pope commended representatives of aid and charitable centres, urging them to continue making life Read more

Crowd of 1.5 Million Brave Heat to See Pope in Portugal

Monday, August 7th, 2023

An estimated 1.5 million people packed a riverside park in Portugal’s capital on Saturday, braving a relentlessly scorching sun for hours for an evening prayer service with Pope Francis. The Parque Tejo, a new venue created for the event, covers 100 hectares (250 acres) and has no shade or structures. Some participants had to wait Read more