Carry the official prayer, theme, patron saints, and preparation resources with you as we walk toward World Youth Day.
John 16:33
For our pilgrims, this theme is a steady invitation: courage is not pretending the journey is easy. It is choosing hope because Christ has already met the world’s fear, suffering, and uncertainty with his victory.
As we prepare for Seoul, we will return to this verse in prayer, formation, and community life so the pilgrimage becomes more than travel — it becomes a school of trust.
Read the official theme pageLoving Lord of all young people,
we thank you for inviting us into your infinite love and mercy.
Our Father, we entrust ourselves to you.
May young people everywhere be comforted in the embrace of your Church, and come to share deeply in the joy of communion and unity.
Lord Jesus Christ, you overcome the world, both now and forever.
May all people discover the hope that lies in your call to take courage, realizing that the cross of love and forgiveness is the true victory over the world.
O Holy Spirit, Flame of Love,
by your wondrous hand you have sown the seeds of faith in Korea.
Kindle the flame of the Korean martyrs' faith in our hearts, making us into disciples who live out the gospel of peace, love, and truth.
Lord, we pray that through this pilgrim journey of World Youth Day we may listen to each other, discern your will, and become a synodal Church, walking together with all of God's people. Amen.
○ Our Lady of mercy and peace,
◎ pray for us.
○ Holy patrons of World Youth Day Seoul 2027,
◎ pray for all young people.
Start with the official WYD Seoul saints highlighted for this pilgrimage, including witnesses connected to Korea, the global Church, and young holiness.
The USCCB also identifies these saints for U.S. pilgrims at every World Youth Day celebration, not only Seoul.
Patron of pilgrim travelers
A companion for pilgrims who leave home to follow Christ with courage and trust.
Patroness of missionaries and advocate for youth
A reminder that prayer, humility, and love support the mission whether we travel or celebrate from home.
Young faithful witness from North America
A companion for pilgrims carrying suffering, anxiety, pressure, or the cost of discipleship.
Patron of young adults
A model of ordinary holiness, joyful friendship, Eucharistic prayer, and concrete love for the poor.
Father and patron saint of World Youth Day
The pope who began World Youth Day and continually called young people to holiness and mission.
Patroness of the United States
A mother who gathers pilgrims from many backgrounds and points every heart toward Christ.
Listen to the official theme song for World Youth Day Seoul 2027. Two versions are available: a popular music arrangement and a classical music arrangement.
Listen on wydseoul.orgJoin pilgrims around the world in praying one billion decades of the Rosary for WYD 2027 and check the current global progress.
View the Rosary movementA practical guide from our pilgrimage leaders at Verso Ministries on praying with intention and preparing your heart for Seoul.
Read the Verso guideUse the official reflections, spiritual goals, workbook, and audiobook as companions for personal prayer and group formation.
Open preparation resourcesFollow the WYD Cross and Icon as these pilgrimage symbols travel through Korea on the road to Seoul.
See the official tracker