Organizing Committee launches contest for the official hymn of WYD Seoul 2027
Until November 30, composers can submit original songs to represent the missionary spirit and joy of World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027.
Next WYD Seoul 2027 will take place from August 3 to 8!
Pope Leo XIV announced it today, August 3, at the conclusion of the Sending Mass celebrated in Tor Vergata, which marked the end of the Jubilee of Youth, attended by 1 million pilgrims from all over the world.
The Shalom Community Establishes a New Mission in Seoul, Host City of WYD 2027
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, will welcome five missionaries from the Community of Life in what will be the fifth missionary foundation of the Shalom Community in Asia.
The youth of South Korea receive the WYD symbols that will go on pilgrimage to Seoul
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, the World Youth Day Cross and the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani were handed over to the young Koreans on their way to Seoul, the site of the next World Youth Day to be held in 2027.
Towards WYD Seoul 2027!
At a press conference, the Holy See announced the activities planned in preparation for WYD Seoul 2027 and the theme and logo for the event.
WYD 2027 officially launched in Seoul
Under the theme “Hope ignites in Seoul. Success for WYD Seoul 2027”, the Church of Korea officially launches preparations for WYD 2027 in Seoul.
Bishop Rui Valério talks about the fruits of WYD Lisbon 2023
In an interview with the Shalom Catholic Community, Bishop Rui Valério, Patriarch of Lisbon, spoke about the conversion movement among young people and the Church's renewed awareness of Portuguese youth.
Rome hosts International Youth Pastoral Congress in preparation for WYD Seoul 2027
The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life organized in Rome, from May 23-25, the International Congress on Youth Ministry, which brought together more than 300 people from 110 countries.
Cardinal Americo Manuel says Thanksgiving mass for WYD at San Lorenzo Center
In his homily, the cardinal commented on the importance of the church and the San Lorenzo center: "To enter here is to enter into history".
What a joy to touch God’s mercy through the Pope’s life and words at this WYD
From the moment it was announced, WYD in Lisbon was on my mind, mainly because of my great desire to visit the Shrine of Fatima, due to my devotion to this title of Our Lady. In the midst of this journey, many things happened: a pandemic, the end of my university degree and an irresistible call from God to take my life completely out of my control (there I was, setting off on a mission as a Life Community). Every now and then I would think back to this meeting with young people from all over the world and wonder if it would be possible to go, after all, the financial part was an obvious thing to think about and ...
