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World Youth Day

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August 10, 2026

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be 'a celebration of hope,' archbishop says

Preparations are in full swing for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, where Pope Leo XIV is expected to join young Catholics from around the world for the second World Youth Day ever held in Asia.

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April 29, 2026

Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027

Organizers in Seoul, South Korea, announced five patron saints for World Youth Day 2027 that reflect the themes of truth, peace and love that are at the heart of the youth gathering.

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September 25, 2024

WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue

The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said.