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Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027
Organisers of World Youth Day Seoul 2027 have announced the selection of five patron saints, saying they were chosen in light of the event’s themes of truth, love and peace. Source: Vatican News.
Diocese prepares to send young people to Seoul 2027
Bunbury Diocese is preparing to send its youth to South Korea next year, with Bishop George Kolodziej SDS officially launching the diocesan youth pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027.
South Koreans turn symbol of war into Cross of Peace
South Korean Catholics have launched a project to create a Cross of Peace from barbed wire taken from the North Korean border to be presented at the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul. Source: UCA News.
Next phase of planning for World Youth day ‘kicks-off’
The preparations for the implementation phase of the World Youth Day Seoul 2027 have “kicked-off” with a global meeting. Source: UCA News.
Organisers say release of masterplan a declaration of faith and hope
Organisers of World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea have formally unveiled the plans for the event, which is expected to draw more than one million young people from across the world. Source: UCA News.
Pontiff calls on young people to live as true disciples of Christ
Pope Leo XIV has called on young people to reject divisive discourse and attitudes, and to live as true disciples of Christ who listen, understand and speak truth with love. Source: CNS.
Organiser says misunderstanding the cause of WYD27 controversy
South Korea’s move to enact a special law to support hosting World Youth Day in Seoul has become contentious with public criticisms, which a Church official said stems from misunderstandings. Source: UCA News.
Next World Youth Day will be first in non-Christian country
The next World Youth Day, scheduled for August 3-8, 2027, will mark a historic milestone for the Church: the first time the global gathering of Catholic youth will be held in a non-Christian country. Source: CNA.
Koreans plant hundreds of trees ahead of World Youth Day
Young South Korean Catholics planted hundreds of trees in a park as part of a preparatory campaign leading up to the next World Youth Day to be held in Seoul in 2027. Source: UCA News.