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Pope Leo XIV on Thursday encouraged young Catholics to join a "pilgrimage of faith, friendship and hope," saying he looks forward to meeting them in Seoul for World Youth Day 2027, according to the Korea Times and Yonhap. The pope's remarks came as the organizing committee prepares for the event, which is set to draw young Catholics to the South Korean capital. Korean media are reporting the invitation as a significant moment for Seoul, which will host the global gathering, though no further details on local reactions or preparations were provided in the supplied documents.