What is World Youth Day?

World Youth Day is an international gathering of young people, ages 16 to 35, with the Pope

It takes place every two to three years in different cities all over the globe. It has a strong Catholic identity and includes a celebration of Mass with the Pope, but it’s open to all

In addition to celebrating young people, World Youth Day is an “expression of the universal Church and a powerful moment of evangelisation for the world of youth”

Thousands and thousands of young people gather together for several days with accommodations ranging from camping to lodging in churches. More than 400,000 young people have officially registered to attend and take part in the 2023 International World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal

The most highly-attended WYD was in Manila in 1995, with more than 5 million people in attendance After celebrating Mass, Pope John Paul II had to take a helicopter to get through the crowds, trading in the popemobile.

Join in with WYD23 from home, and follow the journey of our 25 pilgrims!

World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelisation for the youth world. Although its Catholic identity is clearly evident, WYD opens its doors to everyone, no matter how close to or distant from the Church they are This year, WYD will take place on 1-6 August in Lisbon, Portugal, and for the first time in many years a group of Young Adults from the Diocese of Nottingham, accompanied by Bishop Patrick McKinney and fellow clergy, will attend World Youth Day

Follow the journey!

- Follow our social media channels for live updates from the group of pilgrims Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

- View the live stream of St Peter’s Square here to follow Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Lisbon on August 2nd

- Throughout the week, join an "immersive experience" of World Youth Day from home, thanks to Shalom TV!