"Pope Francis Reflects on World Youth Day in Lisbon and Praises Nazaré Surfing"

Interreligious events at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, were sparsely attended but deemed useful. Pilgrims had the opportunity to visit a Muslim mosque, Hindu temple, Jewish synagogue, and three historic Catholic churches as part of the "Spiritual Routes" initiative. However, poor advertising and the distance of the Hindu temple from the main WYD events may have contributed to low attendance. Initiatives also included tree planting and musical events led by groups from different religious backgrounds. The priest overseeing the interreligious activities emphasized the importance of interreligious dialogue, stating that it has made him more aware of his Christian tradition. The KAICIID Dialogue Centre organized additional events for interreligious dialogue, including a panel discussion and a documentary screening.