"Pope's Bittersweet Visit: Portugal's 'Catholic Woodstock' for the Youth"

Pope Francis is set to visit Portugal to close the World Youth Day, a gathering of hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world. However, the Church's sexual abuse scandal looms in the background, as a recent report revealed that over 4,800 minors were sexually abused by clergy in Portugal over 70 years. Abuse awareness groups plan to raise awareness during the event, and the Pope is expected to meet privately with abuse victims. Despite the shadow of the scandal, the event is seen as a significant international gathering for Portugal.