About WYD Theme Song

At World Youth Day, the theme song resonates throughout various moments during the event, delivering profound meaning and creating deep emotional connections with participants.
Therefore, the theme song carries significance beyond mere background music and serves as one of the most effective means of conveying the true spirit of the event.

The theme song acts as a crucial medium that helps young participants connect with one another and feel a sense of belonging. Even after WYD concludes, it allows them to cherish the special moments of World Youth Day for years to come through its melody and message.

The theme song contest for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 aims to select an original composition that effectively captures the meaning of the theme verse "Take courage! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). The selected song will undergo an approval process through the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life of the Holy See.