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Pope Leo himself invites youth to Korea for WYD

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV has invited young people to attend the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea, through a video message marking the opening of registration.

The event is scheduled for August 3 to 8, 2027. This will be the first time World Youth Day takes place in a nation where Christians are in the minority. In his message, the Pope described the event as a pilgrimage of faith, friendship, and hope intended to help participants encounter God and visit Christian sites.

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