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Pope Francis: social media superstar

For followers of the Catholic faith, Pope Francis is the head of their Church. For non-followers, Pope Francis is a social media superstar whose messages have the power to move people across religions.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-03 18:05

Catholic pilgrimages in Seoul

The Archdiocese of Seoul released a smartphone application through Google Play Store last year, introducing Catholic pilgrimages in Seoul where the largest numbers of Catholics had been persecuted, and it recently overhauled the previous version to commemorate Pope Francis’s historic visit to Korea for five days from Aug. 14 to 18.

Historic Visit | 2014-07-31 16:47

Papal visit inspires publishers

Pope Francis has been one of the biggest themes for local publishing houses, particularly in light of a historic Korea visit next month. His Aug. 14-18 visit has led to the release of some 30 books this year, inviting readers to learn about the papal message. New publications range from collections of his words to an analysis on his Tweets. Pope John Paul II served from 1978 ...

Historic Visit | 2014-07-25 17:14

BoA invited to join Pope for lunch

Pope Francis will have a luncheon with 20 young Asian leaders at the 2014 Asia Youth Day (AYD) during his Aug.14-18 Korea visit.

Historic Visit | 2014-07-14 17:21

Celebs shoot video for Pope

Ahead of the first papal visit to Korea since 1989, some of the country’s biggest stars have made a welcome video for Pope Francis.

Historic Visit | 2014-07-07 18:30

Pope Francis to hold mass for former sex slaves

Former “comfort women” will attend a mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul during his Aug. 14 to 18 visit here, a spokesperson said Monday.

Historic Visit | 2014-07-01 18:13

Pope to pray for ferry victims

In the first papal visit here since 1989, Pope Francis is expected to meet family members of the victims of the Sewol ferry disaster during his Aug. 14 to 18 stay in Korea.

Historic Visit | 2014-06-19 16:27

Protestant church leader Hong accused of greed

Pastor Hong Jae-chul, leader of Korea’s largest Christian lobby, is touching off controversy with his plans to form a new Protestant church group that will allow member pastors to pass on their jobs to their children. But the children would have to wait as these churches would not impose a retirement age on pastors, allowing them to serve as long as they want, Hong said.

Religions | 2014-04-07 16:44

Conservative bias?

Cardinal-designate Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul is at the center of a controversy over an interview he gave to an Italian newspaper, in which he blasted a group of Korean priests who have been critical of the Park Geun-hye government.

Religions | 2014-02-21 16:46

Reactions toward new cardinal show faithful in divide

Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, currently the Archbishop of Seoul, is among the 19 prelates from around the world who will be elevated to the rank of cardinal on Feb. 22, joining the elite group of men who could one day elect Pope Francis’ successor.

Religions | 2014-01-13 17:58

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