"Pope's Controversial Visit to Portugal Leaves Pilgrims Divided"

An estimated 1.5 million people gathered in scorching temperatures in Portugal's capital to attend an evening prayer service with Pope Francis as part of the World Youth Day Catholic festival. Despite the intense heat, participants endured the conditions, with some waiting for hours to see the pope. The event took place in a park with no shade or structures, prompting heat warnings and the use of a water tank to cool the crowd. Pope Francis skipped a planned speech at Fatima but interacted with the crowd, dispelling concerns about his health.