Full text of Pope Francis’ Press Conference on return flight from Korea

Monday, August 18, 2014

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Below you will find the complete transcript of Pope Francis’ hour-long Press Conference with journalists aboard the return flight from Korea to Rome earlier today. This text is published here with the permission and encouragement of Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, Director of the Holy See Press Conference. The text was meticulously prepared by senior Vatican […]

Cardinal Andrea Yeum Soo-jung’s Address at Korean Martyrs Beatification Mass

Friday, August 15, 2014

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Address by His Eminence following the prayer after communion at Mass for the Beatification of Korean Martyrs August 16, 2014 Holy Father, The welcome you with joy together with the laity, religious and clergy of the whole church in Korea. I am honored to be in his presence to keep this speech of greeting. […]

Pope Francis’ Homily for Korean Martyrs Beatification Mass

Friday, August 15, 2014

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Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Mass for the Beatification of the Korean Martyrs Seoul, Gwanghwamun Gate August 16, 2014 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? (Rom 8:35). With these words, Saint Paul speaks of the glory of our faith in Jesus: not only has Christ risen from the dead and ascended […]

Bishop Welcomes Pope Francis at Youth Rally in Korea

Friday, August 15, 2014

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Welcome address by Msgr. Lazzaro You Heung-sik Pope’s meeting with young people in Solomoe (15 August 2014) My dear young friends, welcome to all of you who have come to the Asian Youth Day that began with the motto “Rise, young people of Asia. The glory of the martyrs shines on you. “They Lazzaro You […]

Prayer of the Angelus Domini

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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ANGELUS August 15, 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters, At the end of our Mass, we turn once more to Our Lady, Queen of Heaven. To her we bring all our joys, our sorrows and our hopes. We especially entrust to her all who lost their lives in the sinking of the Se-Wol ferry, as well […]

Welcome address by Msgr. Lazzaro You Heung-sik

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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Welcome address by Msgr. Lazzaro You Heung-sik Mass in the World Cup Stadium (15 August 2014) Our beloved Papa Francesco, thank you for being here with us! Thirty years ago – and then again five years later – Pope John Paul II canonized last April, was the first pontiff to visit Korea. The emotion of […]

Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Daejeon, Korea World Cup Stadium 15 August 2014 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In union with the whole Church, we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. Mary’s Assumption shows us our own destiny as […]

Tonight on Perspectives: Pope Francis arrives in Korea

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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Highlights from Day 1 of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Trip to Korea.

Pope Francis Meets with Korean Bishops

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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Dear Brother Bishops, I greet all of you with deep affection and I thank Bishop Peter U-il Kang for his words of fraternal welcome on your behalf. It is a blessing for me to be here and to witness at first hand the vibrant life of the Church in Korea. As pastors, you are responsible […]

Pope Francis Addresses Korean Authorities

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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Madam President, Honorable Government and Civil Authorities, Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Dear Friends, It is a great joy for me to come to Korea, the land of the morning calm, and to experience not only the natural beauty of this country, but above all the beauty of its people and its rich history […]