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
Thailand
Schedule
Diocese of Ubon Ratchathani
September 28-September 29
Archdiocese of Thare and Nonseng
September 25-September 27
Diocese of Udon Thani
September 21-September 23
Diocese of Nakhon Ratchasima
September 19-September 20
Diocese of Ratchaburi
September 13-September 14
Archdiocese of Bangkok
September 3-September 9
to Thailand
August 30-September 3
Archdiocese of Metropolitan Dili
August 29-August 30
Diocese of Maliana - National Youth Day
August 25-August 29
Archdiocese of Metropolitan Dili
August 23-August 25
to Timor-Leste
August 4-August 23
Jubilee of Youth
July 28-August 3
to Rome
July 24-July 27
Archdiocese of Taipei
July 18-July 24
Diocese of Taichung - Taiwan Youth Day
July 11-July 18
to Taiwan
June 25-July 11
National Capital Region
June 20-June 25
Shrine of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
June 19-June 20
Imus Diocese
June 18-June 19
Southern Tagalog Region
June 14-June 18
Bicol Region - National Youth Day
June 10-June 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 passage of the WYD Symbols,
November 24, 2025