The Seoul, South Korea, WYD Organizing Committee has selected five saints that embody the themes of truth, peace, and love at the heart of the youth gathering.

The five saints are: Pope John Paul II established World Youth Day in Continue reading →

A young Palestinian Christian gives us an insight into life in the area, which is characterised by great difficulties but also by hope, particularly among the younger generations.

My name is Rafi Ghattas, and I am a Palestinian Christian originally Continue reading →

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has launched the Eco-Diakonia Youth Hub, a three-month global training programme designed to equip young leaders from across the world to engage in faith-rooted learning, advocacy, and community action that respond to the urgent Continue reading →

In recent months, Pope Leo has invited young people to “act with joy and perseverance” and to “be open to what the Lord has in store for you.”

Addressing the youth of the Rome diocese, the Pope expressed joy at Continue reading →

The WYD will be an opportunity to keep the desire for peace on the Korean Peninsula alive in the hearts of young people. 

In 2027, when South Korea opens its doors to more than a million young pilgrims, it will Continue reading →

A journey into the world of young people and their inner selves, to discover a new spirituality and a dialogue with the times and their emergencies. A strong sensitivity towards peace, creation, justice, and human dignity.

Today’s young people are Continue reading →

From Nepal to Morocco, from Madagascar to Indonesia, many of the anti-government protests of recent months have been led by Generation Z. They are the first generation of digital natives, which explains why the uprisings, born on social media, spread Continue reading →

Young people will play an important role at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This will give young people a greater voice in climate action and policy-making at the event.

The conference will provide an opportunity for young people to engage directly Continue reading →

We met the young people who flocked to Rome for the Youth Jubilee (July 28–August).

The underground, streets, buses, and bars are overrun with the flags, T-shirts, bandanas, and colourful hats of various countries, accompanied by the soundtrack of their Continue reading →

Coming from five continents, 270 young people belonging to the Comboni Youth Movement gathered in Rome (24th July – 4th August 2025) to celebrate the Jubilee. Nine young people joined two Comboni Missionary priests, from the London province embarked on Continue reading →