Surf Church’s pastor, the Rev. Samuel Cianelli, walks into the Atlantic Ocean to surf with his congregation in Matosinhos beach in the suburbs of Porto, Portugal on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.

Marielle Louw, raised hands, and Andries Louw, missionaries from South Africa, pray during a worship service at Surf Church in Matosinhos beach in the suburbs of Porto, Portugal on Sunday, Aug. 18 ...

Beyond Portugal, though, Francis’ multifold strategy for laying the groundwork for the future is coming together and will hit significant marks in the coming months.

Pope, in Portugal to rally young Catholics, says Church needs purification By Philip Pullella, Catarina Demony and Patricia Vicente Rua August 2, 20236:47 PM PDTUpdated August 2, 2023 ...

The city of Porto in northern Portugal takes pride in its beaches, old churches and famous port wine. It's also home to a church where its members surf before they worship.