LISBON – Youths attending WYD in Lisbon this week alongside hundreds of thousands of their peers have marvelled at the electric atmosphere, saying the joy and enthusiasm pulsating through the city is proof that faith is not merely something for generations past, but is alive and well for young people.
Natasha Corranado, who hails from Atlanta, said she came to World Youth Day (WYD) because she wanted “to be in a place where we can share our joy with so many people. It’s exciting.”
“Being here shows you that being Catholic is not only for old people and it brings you together and helps you form a community internationally,” she said, saying, “Everybody is so on fire. It really makes the world feel a lot smaller.”
