Pope health in focus ahead of global Catholic festival in Lisbon
Pope Francis is expected to arrive at Lisbon’s military airport today to attend the five-day World Youth Day festival. – EPA pic, August 2, 2023.
POPE Francis heads to Lisbon today, where a million youngsters from across the world are expected for a major Catholic festival, held as the Church reflects on its future. The 86-year-old underwent major abdominal surgery just two months ago. That has not stopped him from lining up a packed 42nd trip abroad, with 11 speeches and around 20 meetings scheduled.
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