"Pope Francis Chooses Seoul, South Korea as Host for WYD 2027"

Pope Francis has announced that South Korea will be the host country for the next World Youth Day in 2027. This will be the second time that Asia hosts the event, with the first being in Manila, Philippines in 1995. South Korea has a growing Catholic population and a rich history of faith, with the evangelization of the country being done by the laity. The theme of reconciliation could play a significant role during the event, as Pope Francis has shown a willingness to engage with North Korea in the past.