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Divinity in music

Massive crowds gathered to witness Pope Francis beatify Korean church pioneers from the 18th and 19th centuries on Aug. 16, with a historic papal Mass fittingly opening with a religious piece by Franz Liszt - "St. Francis of Assisi Preaching to the Birds."

Historic Visit | 2014-08-20 18:22

Four keywords define Korea's third papal visit

During his five-day visit to Korea, Pope Francis touched the country with a low-key attitude and inspring message. On the first day, he told the bishops of Korea to serve the poor at a meeting with them. The pope stayed at the Vatican's embassy in Seoul, along with his entourage.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-18 17:01

Pope Francis calls for reconciliation between two Koreas

In a final Mass concluding the first papal trip to Asia in 15 years, Pope Francis delivered a message of reconciliation for the two Koreas at Myeongdong Cathedral in downtown Seoul, Monday. In his homily, the pontiff prayed for peace between South and North Korea, asking that the two countries forgive each other.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-18 16:59

Pope urges Asian youth to help the poor

Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday at the Haemieupseong Fortress near the Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, as the 6th Asia Youth Day drew to a close.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-17 18:21

Day 5 schedule

9:00 Meeting with seven leaders from Korea’s’ major religions at the Archdiocese of Seoul

Historic Visit | 2014-08-17 17:55

Pope urges Asian youth to help the poor

Our prayers (3)

U.S. President Barack Obama criticized Japan for not sincerely apologizing to former wartime 'comfort women’ during the Japanese colonial era (1910-1945) at a news conference in Seoul last April. He expressed regret over Japan’s bare-faced denial of the thorny issue by saying Japan committed egregious forms of violence during the wartime era. He even held a meeting with some ...

Historic Visit | 2014-08-17 16:41

Pope Francis visits rehabilitation community

Pope Francis met hundreds of disabled people at a rehabilitation center in Kkottongnae, a facility dedicated to caring for people with severe disabilities in Eumseong, 131 kilometers south of Seoul, Saturday afternoon.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-16 19:31

Beatification ceremony features Korean elements

Alongside giant hanging picture of 124 martyrs, the beatification mass in downtown Seoul, Saturday, also featured uniquely Korean elements demonstrating the history of the nation's Catholic Church.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-16 13:30

Minor accidents reported during historic Mass in Seoul

Several accidents took place during a large-scale outdoor Mass Pope Francis hosted in central Seoul on Saturday morning to beatify 124 Korean martyrs.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-16 11:36

Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs in Gwanghwamun ceremony

The principle event of Pope Francis' Korea visit - the beatification ceremony for Paul Yun Ji-chung, Korea's first martyr executed in 1791, and his 123 companions - took place at a packed Gwanghwamun square more than 800,000 in attendance.

Historic Visit | 2014-08-16 11:15

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