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Historic Visit

Wed, December 19, 2018 | 10:08

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"Help us deal with post-Sewol Korea" "Young people need more attention" "Thank you for inspiring me to work harder"

Historic Visit | 2014-08-13 19:20

Families of ferry victims greet Pope Francis at airport

Park has longstanding ties to Vatican

Since her inauguration in February last year, President Park Geun-hye has worked hard to persuade Pope Francis to come to Korea, officially calling for the visit on five occasions, and sending four handwritten letters.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-13 18:43

Vatican sees Asia as future of Catholic Church

A cross is installed at Gwanghwamun Square where Pope Francis will beatify 124 Korean martyrs on Saturday. / Yonhap By Do Je-haePope Francis' Aug. 14-18 trip ― a first Asian apostolic visit in more than a decade and first in Korea since 1989 ― reflects the Vatican's renewed focus on boosting Asia Church. Korea is the beginning of what will be a very Asia-focused period f...

Historic Visit | 2014-08-12 19:02

Pope Francis - beacon of hope

It is a deep personal honor to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis to Korea this week as our honored guest.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-12 18:33

Pope's schedule Aug. 14-18

Pope Francis' four nights and five days itinerary in Korea will begin Thursday, launching a first papal voyage to the nation in 25 years since the 1989 visit of Pope John Paul II.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-12 18:24

Former sex slave hopes Pope's visit will influence Japan

Kim Bok-dong, who was forced to work in Japanese military brothels before and during World War II, hopes Pope Francis will make Japan confront its past misdeeds and help give her and other survivors peace of mind. “The war was over for other people nearly 70 years ago, but the war is not over for me,” said Kim.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-12 17:41

Korea's Catholic expansion inspires Asian neighbors

Nazarius Yoo Heung-sik, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Daejeon, is busy putting the final touches to the preparation for the visit of Pope Francis and the 2014 Asia Youth Day (AYD) later this week.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-11 19:03

Pope Francis to serve as role model

Nazarius Yoo Heung-sik, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Daejeon, says that the historic visit by Pope Francis this week will give Koreans a chance to appreciate his deep respect for life at a time when the nation, hit by the Sewol ferry tragedy, is trying to find a source of consolation.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-11 19:01

Pray for peace on Korean Peninsula

Your Holiness Pope Francis, On behalf of Transparency International-Korea and the Gumin Presbyterian Church, I welcome your gracious visit to Korea and your meetings with the most vulnerable people in this divided country.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-11 18:18

Getting to know the unorthodox pope

Pope Francis is known for many unorthodox moves that have captured the attention of even non- Catholics.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-10 18:34

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