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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

Jogye order in power fight

Internal strife leaves Jogye Buddhist order in mess

Religions | 2013-09-01 16:17

Jogye leader election in big mess

Senior monks are competing to become the next leader of the Jogye Order, the country’s largest Buddhist order, and the intensity between the candidates is beginning to turn the race into an ill-tempered competition.

Religions | 2013-06-16 17:01

Buddhists, Incheon airport fight lantern row

Korea’s largest Buddhist order has called on the interim CEO of Incheon International Airport to resign, extending a conflict that erupted earlier this month over Buddha’s Birthday celebrations there.

Religions | 2013-05-29 19:18

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