Pope in Korea
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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
Koreans infected with 'Francis syndrome' after papal visit
A former Korean ambassador to the Holy See spoke of the effects of Pope Francis' recent visit to South Korea,... Read more
Pope Francis' Korea visit ignites movement toward unity
A South Korea-based U.S. missionary who frequently crosses the border to North Korea to bring medicine and support says that... Read more
Pope Francis leaves Asian faithful energized after visit
Many across Asia from all ages and stages in life voiced their enthusiasm in seeing Pope Francis during his recent... Read more
Memory, hope, witness are Korea trip’s import, Pope reflects
Pope Francis discussed his recent trip to South Korea in his General Audience address Wednesday, saying its significance is found... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Korea
Speaking to journalists aboard the Aug. 18 flight to Italy from South Korea, Pope Francis said he supports international intervention... Read more
Pope Francis backs intervention in Iraq to stop 'aggressor'
Pope Francis supports international intervention in Iraq and is willing to go to there personally if it will help end... Read more
Korean nuns voice joy, gratitude for audience with Pope
Two Korean nuns have expressed their excitement at having participated in an audience with Pope Francis, stating that his words... Read more
Papal visit to Korea focuses on theme of reconciliation
Calls for peace and reconciliation dominated Pope Francis’ historic apostolic visit to South Korea, which concluded as the Pope boarded... Read more
Pope to Koreans: Trust in the reconciling power of the Cross
At the concluding Mass of his historical trip, Pope Francis urged the faithful to embrace Christ's message of forgiveness and... Read more
Korean Church has revitalized my faith, Filipino youth reflects
At the conclusion of the 6th Asian Youth Day, a young Filipino pilgrim stated that the greatest thing he will... Read more
Taiwan pilgrims: Pope not just for Catholics, but for the world
A group of pilgrims who traveled from Taiwan to participate in events surrounding Pope Francis’ visit have expressed their joy... Read more
'Asian youth, wake up!' Church needs your witness, Pope says
Addressing thousands of young people from across Asia, Pope Francis emphasized the urgent need to “wake up” and spread Christ’s... Read more
Korean man takes name of 'Francis' at baptism by Pope
On Sunday morning Pope Francis baptized 62-year-old Lee Ho-Jin – the father of one of the victims from the Sewol... Read more
Pope gets warm welcome from children with disabilities
Pope Francis visited the House of Hope rehabilitation center for children with disabilities in South Korea on Aug. 15 where... Read more
Don't reduce the faith to easy answers, Pope warns bishops
A deep understanding of our identity as Christians is needed to combat the modern tendency to reduce the faith to... Read more
Pope Francis prays at Korean cemetery for aborted babies
En route from visiting a rehabilitation center in Kkottognae and on his way to meet with Korean religious, Pope Francis... Read more
Koreans electric with joy over visit of Pope Francis
Pope Francis has received a warm welcome from the Korean people, many of whom praise him for his acts of... Read more
Pope: Crisis in family calls on Church for better outreach
Pope Francis told South Korea's lay leaders during his visit to the country that the modern breakdown of families should... Read more
Only a joyful witness will attract, Pope tells religious
Addressing the religious communities of Korea, Pope Francis urged a deep reliance on the mercy of God and a focus... Read more
