- Title: Catholics, awaiting pope, struggle as Lisbon temperatures soar
- Date: 5th August 2023
- Summary: LISBON, PORTUGAL (AUGUST 5, 2023) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF WATER TANKER SPRAYING PILGRIMS WITH WATER YOUNG MOTHER HOLDING BABY PILGRIMS VARIOUS OF PILGRIM INSIDE MEDICAL TENT VARIOUS OF PILGRIM COOLING DOWN WITH HAND FANS INSIDE MEDICAL TENT (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) LUCIA SOTO, PILGRIM, SAYING: "The truth is that we are very hot. We have been here since 1 p.m., more or less, and
- Embargoed: 19th August 2023 18:10
- Keywords: Heat Heat in Lisbon Heat in Portugal Pope Francis WYD World Youth Day hot weather weather
- Location: LISBON, PORTUGAL
- City: LISBON, PORTUGAL
- Country: Portugal
- Topics: Environment,Europe,Temperature
- Reuters ID: LVA001247305082023RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:Under a burning sun, hundreds of thousands of Catholics battled on Saturday (August 5) to keep cool with water sprays, fans and improvised tents at a massive shadeless outdoor venue in Lisbon where Pope Francis will hold an evening vigil.
Francis arrived in Lisbon on Wednesday for a week-long series of events surrounding World Youth Day, a large gathering of young Catholics that takes place every two to three years in a different city.
Temperatures on Saturday reached 38 Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit) in Lisbon but were expected to rise to 41C on Sunday, the last day of Francis' visit, according to the state weather agency. August is usually the hottest month of the year in Portugal.
Friday's vigil will take place on the riverside Parque Tejo, a new venue covering 100 hectares (250 acres) created for the event. It has no trees or shade structures, but organizers set up fountains for participants to refill their water bottles and gave them hats.
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