Lee invites Pope Leo XIV to S. Korea for 2027 World Youth Day

President Lee Jae Myung extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV for a visit to South Korea in 2027 for the World Youth Day event. The announcement was made during a meeting in Vatican City. The Pope is expected to consider the proposal and respond in due time. The visit is seen as a significant diplomatic gesture between the two nations. South Korea has a growing Catholic community, and the event could attract global attention. The timing of the invitation aligns with the preparation for the upcoming international religious gathering. The Vatican has not yet commented on the request.

The invitation highlights the strengthening of religious and diplomatic ties between South Korea and the Vatican.