Pope invites youth to Seoul for 'pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope'
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Pope Leo XIV on Thursday encouraged young Catholics t...
Seoul will host World Youth Day 2027, an international gathering of Catholic youth, from August 3-8, according to Pope Leo XIV. The pope encouraged young Catholics to join the pilgrimage, stating he eagerly anticipates meeting them in the city. The invitation is not merely to explore a new city but to embark on a journey of faith, friendship, and hope.
A pilgrimage offers an opportunity to discover Christian sites and connect with God on a deeper level, both individually and within the Church community. Participants will also have the chance to meet young people from diverse backgrounds, fostering lifelong friendships. The pope emphasized that the theme of World Youth Day, "Take courage!
I have overcome the world," urges attendees to bring their hopes, dreams, desires, wounds, and struggles to the pilgrimage. He assured that the Lord desires to rekindle hope and provide a fullness of life and joy. The event marks the first time Seoul hosts World Youth Day and the second time it occurs in Asia, following the 1995 gathering in Manila.
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