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Members of the Guarda Nacional Republicana (Portuguese National Republican Guard) on horseback parade in Belem, Lisbon, during a welcome ceremony as part of the Pope's five-day visit to attend the World Youth Day (WYD) gathering of young Catholics, on August 2, 2023. Pope Francis arrived in Lisbon today to gather with a million youngsters from across the world at the World Youth Day (WYD), held as the Church reflects on its future. The 86-year-old underwent major abdominal surgery just two months ago, but that has not stopped an event-packed 42nd trip abroad, with 11 speeches and around 20 meetings scheduled. (Photo by Thomas Coex/AFP Photo)
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