Five saints chosen as World Youth Day 2027 patrons were announced in Seoul on April 26. They present a diverse array of examples and inspiration for young people.
A project of the Archdiocese of Seoul invites Koreans of all ages to hammer a cross of peace out of barbed wire from the North-South Korea Line of Demarcation.
The next World Youth Day will set a new historical record as the first ever held in a country where Christians are a minority.
The Asian country’s representative, deeply committed to promoting democracy in Asia, will be involved in preparations for World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027.
The prayer invites young people to trust in the everlasting victory of Christ
The organizers of World Youth Day Seoul 2027 are accepting entries for a theme song for the event. The event's theme is "Take courage! I have overcome the world."
Relics of St. Carlo Acutis were recently enshrined at the World Youth Day Seoul 2027 local organizing committee's office chapel. He is one of the patrons of the event.
In a society that promotes being "rootless," it is important for young people to sink their roots deeply into the Word of God.
The Archdiocese of Seoul will send more than 1,000 young people to Rome as part of "Project 1004," an initiative preparing future Catholic leaders in the country.
The diocesan World Youth Day on the feast of Christ the King brought young people of Rome together at the Sanctuary of Divine Love.
"Do not allow yourself to be dragged along by the need to be seen, approved of, and praised. Those who get caught up in this frenzy experience anxiety."
The Archdiocese of Seoul has been gifted 16 relics from Blessed Carlo Acutis, to be distributed among dioceses for Jubilee '25, and present for veneration at World Youth Day.
At a press conference at the Vatican, WYD organizers unveiled the logo and theme for the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea.
In a letter to young people, Pope Francis encourages them to be pilgrims on a "quest for happiness and fulfillment" and not superficial tourists just looking for a few chances at selfies.
Myeongdong Cathedral held a night for young adults called "Camp at the Cathedral," where they discussed keynote addresses with bishops and nuns.
This weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the international youth gathering held in Rome on Palm Sunday 1984, which led to the creation of World Youth Day.
On 5th anniversary of Christus vivit, Pope Francis encourages young people to make their voices heard.
