Program

August 1 | 19h00

Opening Mass of the World Youth Day in Lisbon, presided by the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon, Manuel Clemente.

August 3 | 17h45

As it is the first moment of encounter between the young people and the Pope, this ceremony will be an event with a festive and meeting environment, keeping the dimension of prayer. It wants to show the young Church that sets out with the successor of Peter towards the construction of a more fraternal society.

August 4 | 18h00

Through a prayerful and immersive experience, we want to follow in the footsteps of Jesus in His passion.

August 5 | 20h45

One of the events with the Pope in which it will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and pray together.

August 6 | 9h00

A celebration presided by the Holy Father to end WYD Lisbon 2023. Before the end of the Mass, the Pope will announce the city that will host the next edition of World Youth Day.

August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th | 9h30-12h30

Rise Up is a new model of World Youth Day catechesis which challenges the youth to reflect about big themes pointed out at Pope Francis pontificate: Integral Ecology, Social Friendship and Mercy.

August 1st, 3rd and 4th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

August 2 - Reconciliation Park 9:00-20:00 / Vocational Fair 9:00-22:00

“Cidade da Alegria” (City of Joy) is the name of the space that will join the Vocational Fair and the Forgiveness Park at WYD Lisbon 2023. Crossing the city, pilgrims will eventually run into various experiences of true Christian joy under which young people will be provoked to face their own life and their way as a response to a God who calls each one by name.

*Diverse program - consult the official App "Lisboa 2023"

It is a set of cultural, religious, and sporting events, carried out by WYD pilgrims, in a sharing of the Christian experience made by young people from all over the world, the result of their creativity and generosity! At the Youth Festival you can find events in the areas of Music, Cinema, Exhibitions, Theatre, Dance, Conferences and Religious Events.

August 6 | 16h30

At the end of each World Youth Day, the Holy Father meets with those without whom the organization of WYD would not be possible, thanking them for their commitment and service.

Official Schedule for the Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to Portugal on the occasion of the World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 here!

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*Campo da Graça, Colina do Encontro and space for the Volunteer encounter with the Pope (events with access control)

People present in these venues must adopt a correct posture, taking into account the religious character of the event and not threaten the safety of other participants, and must take into account the following rules:

1. The entry of the items listed on the attachment is forbiden.
2. The Security Forces present at the venues, duly uniformed and accredited by the organization, may:
   a. Verify people's identification in order to confirm their identity;
   b. As part of the police assessment, and in case of suspicion, check the contents of any luggage, clothing or equipment, other than those listed in point 1, and may conduct security searches;
   c. Give safety instructions to people causing public disorder, damage, or inappropriate behavior. In the event of persistence, such people may be required to leave the premises.
3. In case of rude non-compliance with the recommendations of the volunteers or the signs of the venue, the organization does not assume responsibility for any physical or material damage.