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World Youth Day Seoul 2027 preparations

Overview

The organizing committee for World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul has entered the implementation stage for the event scheduled for 3–8 August 2027. Led by Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung, the gathering will be the first WYD in a country where Catholics are a minority and the second to be held in Asia. On 3 August 2026, the official hymn, “Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum”, was released. In September 2026, organizers launched a global tree-planting campaign in partnership with the Laudato Si’ Movement to build on environmental commitments from WYD Lisbon 2023. Operating under the motto “Cultivating hope, caring for Creation and preparing for WYD Seoul 2027”, the initiative encourages religious communities and educational institutions to plant trees and record their progress on a global map to offset carbon emissions related to the event. To date, over 12,400 trees have been planted through this campaign. In South Korea, the project is integrated into the “Breath of Life” campaign, a collaboration between WYD organizers, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the Korea Forest Service. This local effort aims to involve approximately 2,000 young people in planting over 10,000 trees, including activities at World Cup Park. Other ongoing preparations include the “Days in the Diocese” program from 29 July to 2 August, social support programs through the Jeon Jin Sang Spirituality Center, and logistical reviews by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. The event is expected to feature Pope Leo XIV. As of September 2026, preparations are drawing interest from pilgrims in the United States, driven by South Korea’s history and the popularity of Korean culture. The 18th World Youth Day will follow the theme “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33), originally selected by Pope Francis. The gathering will also honor St.

Entities

Seoul · World Youth Day · Pope Leo XIV · Francis Jiyoon Kim · St. Andrew Kim Taegon

Timeline

  1. about 23 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    South Korea to host World Youth Day 2027

    U.S. pilgrims are preparing for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, the first such international event to be held in mainland Asia, led by Pope Leo XIV.

  2. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    World Youth Day Seoul 2027 launches global tree-planting campaign

    World Youth Day Seoul 2027 and the Laudato Si’ Movement have launched a global tree-planting campaign to promote environmental stewardship and offset carbon emissions ahead of the 2027 event.

  3. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Seoul prepares for 2027 World Youth Day

    Preparations are intensifying for the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea, with local parishes in Portugal organizing independent delegations to attend the global religious event.

  4. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Seoul prepares to host World Youth Day 2027

    Seoul is preparing to host World Youth Day 2027 from August 3–8, an international Catholic festival expected to include Pope Leo XIV and feature various cultural and spiritual programs.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources
    World Youth Day Seoul 2027 official hymn unveiled

    World Youth Day Seoul 2027’s official hymn “Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum,” composed by Francis Jiyoon Kim, was unveiled in multiple languages ahead of the August 3‑8, 2027 event in South Korea.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    World Youth Day Seoul 2027 Enters Final Preparation Phase

    World Youth Day Seoul 2027 is in its final preparation stage, with the official hymn launch, tree‑planting campaign, and pilgrim registrations set for 2026, aiming to host thousands of youth worldwide in August

  7. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    World Heritage Young Professionals Forum convenes in South Korea

    Thirty‑two youth experts from 30 countries gathered in Seoul for the 2026 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum, touring Korean heritage sites and preparing a Youth Declaration for the UNESCO committee in Bu

Sources

agencia.ecclesia.pt · catholicmasses.org · diarioviseu.pt · egco.ro · ewtn.co.uk · ewtn.no · ewtn.pl · fatimamissionaria.pt · fides.org · giovani.chiesacattolica.it · jovenescatolicos.es · katholiek.nl · kn.nl · lublin.niedziela.pl · m.koreatimes.co.kr · misyjne.pl · niedziela.pl · setemargens.com · sites.ecclesia.pt · sport.bbc.com · thecentralminnesotacatholic.org · thedialog.org

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