Articles on the topic:

WYD Seoul

South Korea

September 24, 2024

‘Take courage! I have overcome the world' is the theme and logo of WYD 2027 in Seoul

The theme and logo were presented at a press briefing today in the Vatican in the presence of the archbishop of the South Korean capital. The Cross that accompanies the meetings of young people with the Pope will be handed over in St Peter's Square on 24 November. Speaking about the possible presence of young North Koreans, Archbishop Chung said: "We want to invite them,” but today's political situation does “not currently favour their presence.”

November 14, 2023
Pope Francis tells young people not to give up on seeing and sowing hope
In his message for World Youth Day, which will be celebrated in the dioceses on Sunday, 26 November, the pontiff also mentions the scourge of youth suicide. “When we think of human tragedies, [. . .] we can also be part of God’s answer to the problem.”
Japan
August 27, 2023
Momoko Nishimura says Synod must learn from young people to walk together
Back from the WYD in Lisbon, the Asian nun chosen by Pope Francis among the president delegates of the October Assembly tells AsiaNews about her expectations for the Synod: "Living in a country where we Christians are a minority has taught me to listen, to try to understand, to pray to understand where the Spirit is guiding our conscience. And to understand that before anything else we must love everyone like Jesus." Archbishop of Tokyo Msgr. Kikuchi: "Proud and grateful for the role assigned to you."
Read the article