Cardinal Kevin Farrell emphasizes pastoral significance of World Youth Day Seoul 2027

Cardinal Kevin Farrell urged organizers and volunteers to focus on the pastoral meaning of World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea. Speaking at the second international preparatory meeting held from September 14 to 17 in Seoul and Incheon, the head of the central organizing committee described the gathering as a living expression of the Gospel rather than just an event.

Cardinal Farrell stated that the journey toward the 2027 gathering must begin within local dioceses and parishes. He noted that the experience should extend beyond a single week of attendance to become a time for individuals to live and prepare their faith within their families and pastoral communities. The preparatory meeting included approximately 400 participants representing 160 dioceses from more than 100 countries.