South Korea
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Pope talks airstrikes in Iraq, his health, possible U.S. visit
By FRANCIS X. ROCCA, Catholic News Service
Published August 21, 2014ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SEOUL, South Korea (CNS)—Pope Francis said the use of force can be justified to stop “unjust aggressors” such as Islamic State militants in northeastern Iraq, but he declined to endorse U.S. military airstrikes against the militants and said such humanitarian interventions should not be decided on by any single country. […] Full Story
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Pope tells young Asians to witness to Christ
By SIMONE ORENDAIN, Catholic News Service
Published August 21, 2014SEOSAN, South Korea (CNS)—Pope Francis told young Asian Catholic leaders to witness to Christ in everything they do. During his homily on the muddy grounds of Haemi Fortress, Pope Francis urged more than 40,000 people—including young Catholic leaders from 22 Asian countries—to “reflect God’s love.” He reminded them it was their “right and duty to […] Full Story
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Charity, forgiveness keys to Korean reunification, says pope
By FRANCIS X. ROCCA and SIMONE ORENDAIN, Catholic News Service
Published August 21, 2014SEOUL, South Korea (CNS)—Pope Francis told Korean Catholics that the reunification of their divided peninsula as well as the harmony of South Korean society depend on the practice of Gospel virtues, especially charity and forgiveness. During his Aug. 14-18 visit to South Korea, which was his first trip to Asia, the pope celebrated a Mass […] Full Story