Pope Leo XIV urges young Catholics to join Seoul pilgrimage for World Youth Day 2027
Pope Leo XIV invited Catholic youth to embark on a faith-focused pilgrimage to Seoul, where World Youth Day will be held in August 2027.
Pope Leo XIV addressed young Catholics through a recorded appeal, urging them to treat the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul as a pilgrimage that blends religious devotion with intercultural friendship. He emphasized that such a journey offers opportunities to visit holy sites, encounter God more profoundly, and build lasting bonds with peers speaking different languages. The pope also referenced the event’s theme, "Take courage!
I have overcome the world," encouraging participants to bring both their aspirations and their struggles. Registration for the gathering opened as the organizing committee announced the dates of August 3-8. This will be the inaugural World Youth Day in South Korea and only the second occurrence in Asia, following Manila in 1995.
Why it matters
The invitation signals a major global Catholic event that will draw youth from around the world to South Korea, fostering religious and cultural exchange.
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