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Holy See celebrates 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea
Pope Francis sent a telegram on Monday to Suwon Archbishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic... Read more
Who are the Korean martyrs?
On Sept. 20, the Catholic Church remembers the many men, women, and children who died for their faith in Korea. Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics in Korea called ‘to a burning faith’
“With the prophecy of martyrdom, the Korean Church reminds us that we cannot follow Jesus without embracing his cross,” Pope... Read more
Relics of first Korean Catholic martyrs identified with DNA testing
The martyrs were among the first of thousands of Catholics to be tortured and executed. Read more
Korean cardinal to consecrate Pyongyang Diocese to Mary on Assumption
The Archbishop of Seoul, Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, has announced that he will consecrate the Diocese of Pyongyang to Our... Read more
Catholics pray for reconciliation on 70th anniversary of the Korean War
Korean Catholics marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War -- a war which never technically ended... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' effort made by Korean leaders for peace
On Sunday Pope Francis praised the recent agreement signed by North and South Korean leaders aimed at reconciliation and denuclearization,... Read more
Holy See to participate in Olympic opening ceremony, IOC strategy session
A delegation from the Holy See is in South Korea this week to participate in the opening of the Winter... Read more
Pope emphasizes peace-building in meeting with Korean religious leaders
In a meeting with religious leaders from Korea on Saturday, Pope Francis said the world is looking to them for... Read more
What it's like to be a missionary in North Korea
What can a missionary in North Korea do to preach the Gospel in a Communist dictatorship? Simply care for the... Read more
How an American bishop became a Korean martyr
Bishop Patrick James Byrne was born in the United States, but he died on a forced march in the harsh... Read more
More than 200 Korean martyrs are up for beatification
The first Bishop of Pyongyang, an American born-bishop, and numerous priests and laity are among the 213 who could be... Read more
Pope reiterates lessons from Korea in meeting with nation's bishops
His trip last August to South Korea was on Pope Francis' mind Thursday when he met with the nation's bishops,... 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 new cardinal: 'I love Korea'
During the Feb. 23 Mass of Thanksgiving for the creation of new cardinals, Pope Francis offered words of affection for... Read more
'Month of Martyrs' in Korea draws praise from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a message today to South Korea praising the country's decision to proclaim September as the “Month of... Read more
