{
  "id": 16032813,
  "title": "Pope invites youth to Seoul for 'pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/pope-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-pilgrimage-of-faith-friendship-and-16032813",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T11:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261022/pope-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-pilgrimage-of-faith-friendship-and-hope"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pope Leo XIV urged young Catholics to participate in a pilgrimage focused on faith, friendship, and hope, as he eagerly anticipates meeting them in Seoul for World Youth Day 2027. The invitation was announced as the organizing committee opened registration for the event, which will take place in August next year. The pilgrimage serves as an opportunity not only to explore Christian landmarks but also to connect with God on a personal level and within the vibrant church community.\n\nBeyond deepening one's faith, the pope emphasized that participants would have the chance to forge lifelong friendships with young people from diverse backgrounds, speaking different languages and hailing from various cultures. He highlighted the theme of World Youth Day, \"Take courage! I have overcome the world,\" encouraging all attendees to embrace this opportunity for spiritual growth and cultural exchange.",
  "summary": "Pope Leo XIV on Thursday encouraged young Catholics to join a \"pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope,\" saying he looks forward to meeting them in Seoul for World Youth Day 2027. The pope's remarks came as the organizing committee opened registration for World Youth Day, an international gathering of Catholic youth, set to take place in Seoul in August next year. \"This is not merely an…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Pope invites youth to Seoul for 'pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/pope-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-pilgrimage-of-faith-friendship-and",
        "published": "2026-10-22T10:00:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pope invites youth to Seoul for 'pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/pope-invites-youth-to-seoul-for-pilgrimage-of-faith-friendship-and-16036646",
        "published": "2026-10-22T11:37:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}