Pope urges Korean reconciliation, reaches out to China


  • World
  • Monday, 18 Aug 2014

SEOUL (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Monday called for peace and reconciliation on the divided Korean peninsula and sent a further message of goodwill to China, wrapping-up a five day trip to South Korea and the first papal visit to Asia in 15 years.

Before a Mass on Monday at Seoul's Myeongdong Cathedral, Francis prayed with a small number of "comfort women", who were forced to work as sex slaves for Japanese soldiers occupying the country before and during the World War Two.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Roundup: Kenya allocates 30 mln USD for flood response as death toll reaches 70
Over 122,000 people enter Ethiopia from conflict-hit Sudan: UN
King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
Urgent: Paris 2024 Olympic flame handed over to French organizers
Bird flu traces found in one in five US commercial milk samples, says FDA
South Africa's Climate Change Bill heads to president to be signed into law
South Africa to close Lesotho highlands water tunnels for maintenance
Death toll rises to 70 as heavy rains continue in Kenya
UN provides 5.5 mln USD for drought response in Zambia
Namibia inaugurates 400kV transmission line

Others Also Read