Pope Leo XIV has urged young Catholics worldwide to register for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, in a video message released Thursday on the feast day of Pope John Paul II, the event's founder. With registration now open and the gathering less than a year away, the Pope framed WYD as a "pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope" offering young people opportunities to deepen their faith, encounter God personally and communally, and forge lasting friendships across cultures. The event's theme, "Take courage! I have overcome the world," echoes John Paul II's foundational message to Catholics to embrace Christ without fear.
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