Pope Francis offers support and blessing for Day of Life 

Pope's Itinerary

Timeline for World Youth Day in Lisbon

Pre-WYD Papal Message

Pope Francis' official message ahead of WYD.

Theme

"Mary arose and went with haste" (Lk 1:39) is the theme for World Youth Day 2023.

World Youth Day

World Youth Day (WYD), the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope, will take place on 1-6 August 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Never tire in the defence of life

The final day of our Novena for Life calls on us to never tire of firmly speaking out in defence of life.

God's infinite Mercy

Reflect on how abortion is a grave sin, but there is no sin that God’s mercy cannot reach and wipe away.

Stand up for Life

Day Seven of our Novena for Life calls on us to Stand up for Life; to work and pray against abortion.