![Young people talk with Pope Francis at the WYD Welcome Ceremony at Edward VII Park in Lisbon on Aug. 3. Young people talk with Pope Francis at the WYD Welcome Ceremony at Edward VII Park in Lisbon on Aug. 3.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20230816150848_6a3d3c2888f8ba7311da90b378caf0828c98c79aeda606296ffd99cd92d681e4.jpg)
The True Measure of World Youth Day Is What Happens Next: Attendees Hope Lisbon Gathering Will Have Lasting Impact
Testimonies from the field suggest that in a context of multiple crises for the Church, this week of celebrations and gatherings breathed new life into the institution and its flock around the world.