🇻🇦 Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV speaks to Koreans in Rome about WYD and peace
What happened
Pope Leo XIV met with Korean priests and religious in Rome to discuss the upcoming World Youth Day in Seoul. He encouraged them to be "artisans of peace" and to cultivate memory and hope. The Pope highlighted the distinctive history of Christianity on the Korean Peninsula, citing the witness of martyrs who contributed to the growth of Catholicism in Korea. He asked Korean religious to reach out to those who are lonely, support those who are weary, and seek out those who have drifted away from th
Why it matters
The meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Korean priests and religious in Rome is significant as it comes ahead of the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, a major international Catholic event. The Pope's message of peace and reconciliation is relevant to the Korean Peninsula, which is still technically at war despite the 1953 armistice. The event highlights the importance of the Catholic Church's presence in Korea and its role in promoting peace and reconciliation.
Key facts
- Pope Leo XIV met with Korean priests and religious in Rome on October 5, 2026.
- The meeting marked the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of the Pontifical Korean College's headquarters.
- World Youth Day in Seoul will take place in 2027.
- Pope Leo XIV will travel to South Korea next summer for World Youth Day.
- The Pope referenced the witness of Korean martyrs, including Venerable Thomas Choe Yang-Eop.
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