World Youth Day (WYD) was the idea of St John Paul II more than 30 years ago. It was a chance for the pope to have a meaningful encounter with young people and more importantly, for the young people to meet Jesus Christ in the midst of the Church.
Reflecting on World Youth Day’s renewal of mission
Fr Bryan Shortall OFM Cap. pictured with young pilgrims during World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. 