Seoul World Youth Day hymn unveiled one year ahead

Organizers of the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul announced the official theme song one year before the event. The hymn, titled Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum, draws its text from Christ's words "Take courage! I have overcome the world." World Youth Day is a major gathering of young Catholics held every two to three years, bringing together youth from around the world for spiritual renewal, worship, and community. The choice of hymn reflects the event's spiritual focus and serves as a unifying element for the hundreds of thousands of young people expected to attend. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the planning and preparation of the Seoul gathering, establishing a musical identity for the event that participants will recognize and sing throughout the celebrations.

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Source: Vatican News — https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-08/seoul-wyd-hymn-announced-confidite-ego-vici-mundum.html