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Pope Leo XIV and

World Youth Day

A Road to Seoul

Initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1985, World Youth Day (WYD) brings together millions of young people from around the globe to celebrate their faith. Scroll down to follow the journey across decades and continents.

Vatican City

14–15 April 1984

Holy Year of the Redemption

300,000 pilgrims

Pope John Paul II entrusts the WYD Cross to the Youth. First WYD in Southern Europe. This marked the first gathering, laying the foundation for World Youth Day.

WYD Cross and Icon of Our Lady

World Youth Day is accompanied by two symbols: the WYD Cross and the Icon of Our Lady. They go on pilgrimage, proclaiming the Gospel.

"I entrust to you the sign of this Jubilee Year: the Cross of Christ! Carry it throughout the world..."
~ Saint John Paul II (1984)

Patron Saints of WYD 2027

Organizers have named five patron saints for the global gathering in Seoul.

  • Pope St. John Paul II (founder of World Youth Day)
  • St. Andrew Kim Taegon and companions (martyrs of the early Korean Church)
  • St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (known for her work with migrants)
  • St. Josephine Bakhita (whose life reflected faith amid suffering)
  • St. Carlo Acutis (associated with evangelization in the digital age)

"...inspire young people around the world... to see that holiness is not a distant ideal." ~ Cardinal Kevin Farrell

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