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The announcement was made Sunday by Pope Francis after presiding over the closing Mass of this year’s WYD at Parque Tejo

Abatol was among the 10 volunteers and pilgrims — six girls and four boys — who shared meals with Pope Francis

The church leaders emphasized the need to culturally translate the message of Jesus for today's digital world

At least 354,000 registered pilgrims showed up on the first day, with Spain as the country with the highest delegates of more than 77,000

WYD pilgrims consider that their Christian faith is a positive factor for maturing and being a better person, building a better world

Living his life online can become “aseptic” and isolated, the Holy Father said, adding that human contact is important

A bulk of the Philippine delegation will be coming from different dioceses, religious congregations, and lay church organizations

A commission investigation said that nearly 5,000 children had been sexually abused by Church officials in Portugal

“WYD also aims to bring the message of hope to many young people in a wounded world… where young people are losing hope,” he said

The itinerary was added to the papal pilgrimage to Portugal for the World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon on August 5