Responding to Saint John Paul II's call for them to carry the Cross "throughout the world as a symbol of Christ’s love for humanity," young people have accompanied the WYD Cross on its pilgrimage around the world for over 40 years.
On November 24, 2024, young people of Seoul continued this tradition, bringing the WYD Cross to South Korea.
The WYD Cross is currently in
Indonesia
Schedule
to Indonesia
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-25
Archdiocese of Bangkok
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19
Catholic National Youth Camp
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-17
Diocese of Chanthaburi
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12
Diocese of Nakhon Sawan
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-08
Diocese of Chiang Mai
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
Diocese of Chiang Rai
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-02
Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani
2025-09-28 - 2025-09-29
Archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27
Diocese of Udon Thani
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-23
Diocese of Nakhon Ratchasima
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-20
Diocese of Ratchaburi
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14
Archdiocese of Bangkok
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-09
to Thailand
2025-08-30 - 2025-09-03
Archdiocese of Metropolitan Dili
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-30
Diocese of Maliana - National Youth Day
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-29
Archdiocese of Metropolitan Dili
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-25
to Timor-Leste
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-23
Jubilee of Youth
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-03
to Rome
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-27
Archdiocese of Taipei
2025-07-18 - 2025-07-24
Diocese of Taichung - Taiwan Youth Day
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-18
to Taiwan
2025-06-25 - 2025-07-11
National Capital Region
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-25
Shrine of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20
Imus Diocese
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19
Southern Tagalog Region
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-18
Bicol Region - National Youth Day
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-14
"Dear young Koreans, now it is your turn!
By carrying the Cross in Asia
you proclaim the love of Christ to all."
Pope Francis, during the handover of the WYD Symbols,
November 24, 2025