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World Youth Day 2027

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. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Announces Dates for 2027 World Youth Day in South Korea

Aug 3, 2025

Pope Leo XIV announced that the dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, will be Aug. 3–8, 2027.

Bishop Paul Kyung Sang Lee is auxiliary bishop of Seoul and general coordinator for WYD Seoul 2027. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Vatican Reveals Theme for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea

Sep 24, 2024

The Vatican on Tuesday unveiled the theme of the next international World Youth Day, which will be in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027.

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