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Sun, September 23, 2018 | 09:58

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Three pathways in central Seoul officially named holy Catholic sites

Three historic Catholic locations in central Seoul will be officially authorized by the Vatican as new world Catholic pilgrimage destinations, the Catholic Church's Seoul archdiocese said Wednesday.

Religions | 2018-09-05 19:22

Pope Francis is facing calls to resign

Last March, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano dined on the outskirts of Rome at the home of a conservative Italian Catholic journalist. Over pasta, fish and white wine, the prelate poured out his concern for the future of the Roman Catholic Church.

Religions | 2018-08-31 09:20

Thousands of 'Moonies' marry in mass wedding [VIDEO]

On Monday, about 1,000 couples were married at a ceremony in Gapyeong, northeast of Seoul, while another 3,000 couples renewed vows. In all, 64 nationalities were represented.

Religions | 2018-08-28 13:45

Honoring female independence fighters underway

Most independence fighters Koreans remember today are men. However, there were many women who were forgotten.As Wednesday marks the 73rd anniversary of Korea's Liberation Day, some students and activists have launched a campaign to honor these forgotten heroes.

Historic Visit | 2018-08-14 16:58

Leadership vacuum intensifies infighting in Jogye Order

A clash between the supporters of Ven. Seoljeong, president of the nation's largest Buddhist sect Jogye Order, and a rival faction seeking to bring him down and revamp the sect, seems to be inevitable.

Religions | 2018-08-12 16:48

Jogye Order leader to step down soon

Ven. Seoljeong, president of the Jogye Order, Korea's largest Buddhist sect, said Wednesday that he would soon step down to take responsibility for corruption allegations surrounding him.

Religions | 2018-08-01 19:26

Church leaders urge gov't to scrap 'pro-homosexual' policy

A group of Protestant church leaders urged the government to stop its attempts to implement policies in favor of lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.Staging a protest in front of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Wednesday, the leaders of 21 Protestant denominations demanded the government withdraw the National Action Plan for Human Rights which is expected to be approv...

Religions | 2018-08-01 17:22

Executive chief of largest Buddhist sect to resign over corruption allegations

The executive head of South Korea's largest Buddhist order committed Wednesday to step down this month in the face of growing corruption allegations and ensuing calls for his resignation by rank and file members of the sect.

Religions | 2018-08-01 16:47

Buddhist activist fights 'tyranny of minority'

Park Gwang-seo, professor emeritus in physics at Sogang University, and Ven. Seoljo, who put an end to his 41-day hunger strike on Monday, have one thing in common _ they are Buddhist activists.

Religions | 2018-07-31 16:52

Korea's largest Buddhist sect in chaos

Under the monster heat wave that has gripped the nation for weeks, Venerable Seoljo, 88, has gone on a hunger strike. His fast - albeit he drinks water with bamboo salt - marked its 40th day on Sunday. The senior monk's sit-in protest in a tent set up near Jogye Temple in central Seoul reflects the lingering factional strife inside the nation's largest Buddhist sect, the Jogy...

Religions | 2018-07-29 16:41

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