World Youth Day 2027

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Young Korean pilgrims gather for Mass during the Jubilee of Youth in the Basilica of San Crisogono in Trastevere offered by Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung on July 31, 2025.

Next World Youth Day to be historic first in non-Christian country, bishop says

Aug 4, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Bishop Paul Kyung-sang Lee emphasized the significance of the upcoming 2027 World Youth Day event in South Korea during the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves at pilgrims from South Korea before the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth at the University of Rome Tor Vergata on Aug. 3, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV announces dates for 2027 World Youth Day in South Korea

Aug 3, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV announced that the dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea,... Read more

Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-Taick delivers his homily at the Mass for a Day of prayer for National Reconciliation and Unity at Myeongdong Cathedral on June 22, 2025, in anticipation of the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25.

75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity

Jun 25, 2025

By Courtney Mares

More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the June... Read more

Bishop Paul Kyung Sang Lee is auxiliary bishop of Seoul and general coordinator for WYD Seoul 2027.

Vatican reveals theme for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea

Sep 24, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican on Tuesday unveiled the theme of the next international World Youth Day, which will be in Seoul, South... Read more