Registration is open for the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea

Pope Leo XIV opened registration for the 2027 World Youth Day in a video message to young people on Thursday, October 22. The Pope encouraged participants to view the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope. He stated that the gathering allows young people to find the time and space to encounter God more deeply.

The Pope noted that the event will bring together youth from around the world, representing diverse languages and cultures. He said this diversity would help participants discover a sense of unity. Registration begins less than one year before the event takes place in Seoul.