“Take courage! I have overcome the world” – Jn 16:33
This is the theme chosen by Pope Francis, for the 2027 international World Youth Day (WYD) to be hosted in Seoul, South Korea.
“The pilgrimage of WYD Seoul 2027 will be more than just a large gathering. It will be a meaningful journey where young people, united with Jesus Christ, reflect on and discuss the modern challenges and injustices they face,” said Archbishop Peter Soon-Taick Chung, of Seoul. “It will be a grand celebration, allowing everyone to experience the vibrant and energetic culture created by Korean youth.”
The WYD week takes place over six days, beginning with an Opening Mass and concluding with an evening Vigil and Final Mass with the Pope. During the week, pilgrims from all walks of life attend Catechesis sessions and unite in prayer and the sacraments. A Youth Festival will also take place each day where pilgrims can reach across barriers of language and culture and celebrate together their Catholic faith through music and theatre and all manner of celebrations. Though WYD events are aimed at young people aged 16-35, people of all ages are welcome to come and be a part of the occasion.
Harvest partners with the world’s best pilgrim ground operators and guides who share a passion for the sacred and impart knowledge about holy and historical sites, expertise about local cuisine and customs, and provide a welcoming experience and unique care and insight at each stage of the journey.
For 40 years, Harvest has been singularly devoted to faith-based travel. We are 100% dedicated to Catholic pilgrimage and providing every traveller with the greatest opportunities to reap the abundant fruit that pilgrimage provides.
Having served various appointments over many years including Official Tour Operator for the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop, World Youth Day 2011 Madrid and 2013 in Rio de Janeiro we are the experts in providing the best World Youth Day Pilgrimage experience.
Harvest is a specialist tour operator and a full member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN), the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO), the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) and the AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS).
