Asian News World Youth Day 2027 to Make History in South Korea, First Ever in a Non-Christian Country The next World Youth Day (WYD) will mark a historic milestone for the Catholic Church when it is held in Seoul, South Korea, from August 3 to 8, 2027, the first time this global gathering of Catholic youth will take place in a non-Christian country.
Vatican News Pope announces the dates of the next World Youth Day in South Korea The next World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul, South Korea, will be held from August 3 to 8, 2027, Pope Leo XIV announced on August 3.