Pope Leo XIV invites young Catholics to World Youth Day in Seoul
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Pope Leo XIV has invited young Catholics from around the world to attend World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul as registration opened for the international gathering.
“This is not merely an invitation to see a new city. It is a call to set out on a pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope,” the pope said in a video message released by the Vatican. He encouraged participants to bring their “dreams, desires and hopes” as well as their “wounds and struggles.”
The event is scheduled for Aug. 3-8, 2027, and will be the first World Youth Day held in South Korea. It will be the second hosted in Asia, following the 1995 gathering in Manila, Philippines. Yonhap reported that Pope Leo is expected to visit South Korea to preside over the event.
The Archdiocese of Seoul expects the closing Mass to attract 400,000 to 500,000 people from South Korea and abroad, with attendance potentially reaching 800,000, according to The Korea Herald.
Pilgrims will generally register through dioceses, parishes, religious orders and Catholic movements. Registration forms are available in six languages, including Korean and English, through the event’s official website. Participation packages range from $70 to $340 depending on the length of stay and whether lodging and meals are included.
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