Tag: South Korea
Christians and Confucians: The fruits of the first colloquium in Seoul
The First Christian-Confucian Colloquium was held in Seoul, South Korea, from 3 to 6 August. Two days were centred on discussions between religious figures and scholars from both sides, and two days were dedicated to visits to significant religious sites in the South Korean capital.
Seoul officials, Church organizers coordinate preparations for 2027 World Youth Day
Seoul city officials and Catholic Church leaders met last week to coordinate preparations for the 2027 World Youth Day...
WYD Seoul 2027 publishes official prayer shaped by young people, rooted in synodality
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has released the gathering’s official prayer, marking what organizers...
Catholic Church denounces martial law order in Korea
Catholic Church officials in South Korea have joined several other religious groups in denouncing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s now-retracted...
16 priests, 25 deacons ordained in Seoul, site of World Youth Day 2027
Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taek of Seoul recently ordained 16 new priests and 25 new deacons for the archdiocese that will host World...
Pope Francis: ‘Next World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea
At the conclusion of the Holy Mass for World Youth Day, Pope Francis expresses his deep gratitude for every person who made “this...