Seoul’s WYD 2027 Pilgrimage: Syncretism Masquerading as Catholic Devotion
The Archdiocese of Seoul has launched a nationwide pilgrimage of 15 World Youth Day (WYD) logo sculptures, blessed by Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung at Myeongdong Cathedral on January 20, 2026. These recyclable honeycomb board structures—bearing diocesan names and designed by youth volunteer Jung-hoon Cho—will tour South Korea’s 15 dioceses until June 2027. The event purportedly aims to foster unity ahead of WYD Seoul 2027, with Archbishop Chung calling it a “visible reminder of shared mission and grace” to welcome global youth.