The Catholic Register

World Youth Day

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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.