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Archdiocese of Atlanta

Atlanta archdiocese makes WYD bid

World Youth Day 2030 could come to the U.S.

The Pillar
Apr 07, 2026
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The Archdiocese of Atlanta has asked the Vatican to consider it as a prospective host for the 2030 World Youth Day.

A successful bid would mean the certainty of a 2030 papal visit to the U.S., and make Atlanta the second U.S. city to host the international World Youth Day gathering.

Pilgrims attend World Youth Day’s opening Mass in Lisbon, Portugal, on Au…

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