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After UN action, bishops call for a world without nuclear weapons

Sep 27, 2016

A U.N. resolution against further nuclear weapons tests drew praise from the U.S. Catholic bishops, who repeated their support for... Read more

Pope Francis is recieved at the presidential palace in Seoul, Aug. 14, 2014.

Will the Catholic Church have a growing role in Korean reconciliation?

Aug 24, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

With an increasing number of faithful, the Catholic Church in South Korea may foster a climate of reconciliation and peace,... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea, August 14, 2014.

Pope Francis: 'There is only one Korea'

Aug 15, 2014

Addressing the division between North and South Korea, Pope Francis emphasized that the two are “one family,” calling for prayers... Read more

North Korea flag.

American missionary feels 'abandoned' in North Korean captivity

Aug 7, 2014

A Baptist missionary held captive in North Korea says he feels “abandoned” by the U.S. government after nearly two years... Read more

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North Korea reportedly detains Christian missionary

Feb 20, 2014

The North Korean government has allegedly detained a 75-year-old Christian missionary named John Short, possibly for distributing Christian pamphlets.  Read more

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Bishop Robert D. Gruss. CNA file photo.

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