Lee Invites Pope Leo XIV to South Korea for World Youth Day 2027

15 يونيو، 2026

President Lee Jae Myung invited Pope Leo XIV on Monday to visit South Korea next year during the country's hosting of World Youth Day 2027.

President Lee Jae Myung met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday during his trip to Europe. The two leaders agreed to work closely to ensure the success of World Youth Day 2027.

National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac told reporters that Lee officially extended the invitation. The Vatican reaffirmed its support for efforts to build peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Later Lee also met with Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. Both sides shared the view that dialogue and cooperation should continue despite political difficulties.

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Initial reactions on X center on the diplomatic meeting and invitation, highlighting strengthened Vatican-South Korea ties and World Youth Day 2027 as a symbol of peace and reconciliation; some posts note potential papal engagement with Korean Peninsula issues.

This morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Mr. Lee Jae-myung to the Vatican.

After the papal audience, the President met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. The two reflected on the “positive contribution offered by… pic.twitter.com/u7PeXsCtIs

— Vatican News (@VaticanNews) ١٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for stronger support for peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula and invited young people from around the world to attend the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, saying the gathering could serve as a symbol of reconciliation beyond borders and…

— The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 (@TheKoreaHerald) ١٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Pope Leo XIV welcomed President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican.

He also meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin & Paul Richard Gallagher to discuss the 63-year diplomatic relationship between the Holy See & South Korea. https://t.co/vfiJG5SOZe pic.twitter.com/fiHGl1NvZd

— Michael King 🇺🇸🇮🇹🇬🇧 (@miketheking1517) ١٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

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VATICAN — President Lee Jae Myung on Monday invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea next year on the occasion of the country's hosting of World Youth Day 2027, a presidential official said.https://t.co/4ctwbWVAvL

— The Korea Times (@koreatimescokr) ١٦ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

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