"Pope's Portugal Visit: Shaping the Church's Future and Legacy"

Pope Francis is using his visit to Portugal for World Youth Day as an opportunity to lay the groundwork for the future of the Catholic Church. With a limited amount of time to solidify the changes he believes are necessary for the 21st century church, Francis is accelerating his reform agenda and making revolutionary changes in personnel and policy. He is involving young people and women in decision-making processes, appointing young bishops, and promoting a more inclusive and respectful church. Francis sees this as a consolidation phase of his pontificate and is looking to the next generation of faithful and leaders to execute his vision.