Pope in Korea
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Chinese youth moved to tears by Pope's informal remarks
A young man from Hong Kong was moved by Pope Francis’ off-the-cuff remarks during the opening celebration of the 6th... Read more
Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs, praising their witness to Christ
Pope Francis on Saturday beatified Korean martyrs Paul Yun Ji-chung and 123 companions, praising their “great sacrifices” and their call... Read more
North Korea could soon have its first saint: Hong Yong-ho
North Korea could in time have its first canonized saint, since last year the death of the Bishop of Pyongyang,... Read more
Youth who lunched with Pope impressed by his humility
Following their lunch with Pope Francis, a Chinese and a Pakistani youth said the pontiff was like a humble father... Read more
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
Pope Francis to baptize father of Korean ferry disaster victim
This Saturday Pope Francis will baptize 62-year-old Lee Ho-Jin, the father of one of the victims from the Sewol Ferry... 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
Meeting the Pope was 'glorious,' recounts Korean altar boy
A young altar server and his sister who presented flowers to Pope Francis during the welcoming ceremony for his arrival... Read more
Pope greets father of youth who died but dreamed of being priest
Among the people who greeted Pope Francis at his arrival in South Korea was a father of an adolescent who... 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
Pope Francis: Peace in Korea benefits entire world
In his first public address after arriving in South Korea, Pope Francis called government officials to work for an authentic... 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
Korean faithful show God is 'alive, powerful' in Asia
The rich history of martyrdom in South Korea and the thousands of young people slated to gather this week for... 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
