1m pilgrims to join World Youth Day

VATICAN CITY—World Youth Day, which takes place this week in Lisbon in the presence of Pope Francis and an expected one million pilgrims, is the largest Catholic event in the world.

Initiated in 1986 by Pope John Paul II, the global gathering is normally held every two or three years, although the calendar was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and the most recent World Youth Day was in Panama those hooked to their screens in watch parties in the Philippines and those who trooped to Eden Park –the Filipinas remain a winner after their historic performance in the

City in 2019.

The 16th international edition this year runs from August 1 to August 6, presided over by 86-year-old Pope Francis, making his first trip abroad since undergoing hernia surgery in June.

The week revolves around a series of cultural, spiritual and festive events, from concerts to debates and prayer sessions.

World Cup.

“The World Cup campaign of our national team may have ended, but Filipinos have shown our love for our Filipinas in the past three match days. This is not the end because the sun will shine again [for our Filipinas],” the Philippine Football Federation said in a Facebook post.

“Thank you, Filipinas for the great effort on your first World

By Erel Cabatbat

NORWAY played its best game so far in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in New Zealand and Australia. Its attacking ability is on full display, while maintaining discipline and teamwork all game long. It was too bad the Philippines was at the receiving end of such a display of class and firepower as the Filipinas lost to the Greeshoppene, 6-0 at Eden Park in Auckland in a crucial fixture in Group A.