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Pope Francis: 'There is only one Korea'
Addressing the division between North and South Korea, Pope Francis emphasized that the two are “one family,” calling for prayers... Read more
Pope to Asian youth: Are you ready to say 'yes' to Christ?
In an Aug. 15 meeting with Asian youth, Pope Francis emphasized the need to respond joyfully to God’s call in... Read more
True freedom means loving God, Pope tells thousands at Mass
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged Christian Koreans to be leaven in their society, asking them to embrace the “true freedom”... Read more
Vatican 'shares the sadness' of Chinese youth barred from visiting Korea
Holy See press officer Fr. Federico Lombardi said Thursday that “we share the sadness” of the young people from mainland... Read more
Korean journalist seeks to spread Pope’s message of peace
A journalist with South Korea’s leading radio and television network has voiced her joy at covering the papal visit, as... Read more
Be guardians of hope, Pope Francis tells Korea's bishops
On the first day of his historic papal visit to South Korea, Pope Francis urged local bishops to not only... Read more
Korea joyfully awaits Pope's arrival, charity's local branch head says
South Koreans are full of joyful anticipation at the impending arrival of Pope Francis, according to the director of the... Read more
Korea trip fulfills the dream of the seminarian Jorge Bergoglio
As a young man and a Jesuit still in formation, Jorge Bergoglio longed to become a missionary in the Far... Read more
En route to Korea, Pope prays for journalists killed in Gaza
Aboard the papal flight to South Korea today, Pope Francis led an impromptu moment of silence to pray for a... Read more
Church in Korea is at once suffering and missionary, diplomat says
In South Korea this week, Pope Francis will meet a Church young, founded on martyrs, suffering, dynamic, and missionary a... Read more
Pope sends message of joy, hope to Korea before trip
Amid preparations for his trip to South Korea, Pope Francis has sent a video message greeting the people of the... Read more
In Korea, Pope Francis to visit cemetery for aborted babies
During his upcoming trip to South Korea, Pope Francis will pray for the unborn at the “Cemetery for Aborted Children”... Read more
Pope will meet with survivors of Korean ferry disaster
The organizing committee of Pope Francis’ trip to South Korea next week have revealed that he will meet with survivors... Read more
124 Korean martyrs to be beatified by Pope next month
During his August visit to Korea, Pope Francis is to beatify Paul Yun Ji-chung, the nation's first martyr, as well... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with 20 young Asian leaders
During his upcoming apostolic voyage to South Korea Pope Francis is slated to meet with 20 Asian youth during the... Read more
Papal trip to Korea should renew local Churches, priest says
In the run up to Pope Francis visit to South Korea next month, a Korean priest said he expects ground... Read more
Official song released for papal visit to South Korea
The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has revealed the official song for Pope Francis’ visit to the country, scheduled... Read more
Church's witness in South Korea has converted many, bishop says
The vitality of the Church in South Korea is behind the many conversions that have taken place in the nation... Read more
Korean celebrities create music video ahead of Pope's visit
More than 20 Korean celebrities have come together in making a music video honoring Pope Francis’ upcoming visit, and is... Read more
Former sex slaves to take part in South Korea Mass with Pope
A group of South Korean women who were used as sex slaves by the Japanese army during World War II... Read more
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