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Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Organizers said the lives of the patron saints reflected on issues relevant today, including persecution, migration and social struggle. The post Patron saints named for World Youth Day 2027 first appeared on OSV News.

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