Seoul archdiocese marks 1,500th Mass for Korean reconciliation Seoul archdiocese marks 1,500th weekly Mass, sustaining nearly 31 years of prayer for Korean reconciliation and unity

Celebrated every Tuesday at 7 pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Seoul, the Mass was first offered on March 7, 1995, and has been sustained with a single intention: peace and reconciliation between North and South Korea. #Hopetelling #Hanguk #Catholic

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Seoul archbishop remembers Ahn Sung-ki as artist of hope, compassion Remembered by the Church, Ahn Sung-ki’s life bridged cinema and conscience, leaving a quiet witness of compassion and hope

Remembered by the Church, Ahn Sung-ki’s life bridged cinema and conscience, leaving a quiet witness of compassion and hope. #Catholic #SouthKorea #Hanguk #Seoul #Korea #Hopetelling #Devout

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South Korean bishop urges unity as Seoul seeks to revive talks with North Korea Bishop urges empathy, dignity, and renewed commitment to reconciliation as Seoul seeks to reopen long-stalled dialogue with Pyongyang

“Let us overcome hatred, protect human dignity, engage in relationship with one another, pursue universal fraternity, and work toward a world without discrimination, where the justice and love of the Lord are realized.” #Catholic #Hanguk #Seoul #Korea #Hopetelling

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Veteran Catholic aid worker warns sanctions deepen suffering in isolated North Korea As access to North Korea remains blocked, a longtime aid expert highlights urgent needs and appeals for sustained peace efforts

“The sanctions are having an effect, but instead of harming the regime, they are primarily affecting the North Korean population.” #Catholic #Caritas #Seoul #Hanguk #Pyongyang #Swiss #NGO ##Zellweger #KorAid

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WYD Seoul 2027 publishes official prayer shaped by young people, rooted in synodality WYD Seoul 2027 releases its official prayer, inviting young people worldwide to begin a shared synodal journey

The prayer was the fruit of a broad participatory process - instead of drafting the text through experts alone, they opened a synodal process that brought together young people, clergy, religious, and lay collaborators. #WYD2027 #Catholic #Synodality #Hanguk #Seoul

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St. Carlo Acutis inspires young Koreans ahead of World Youth Day 2027 Carlo Acutis’ canonization sparks devotion in Korea, where youth turn to him for guidance, prayer, and digital evangelization

For Bishop Kim Jong-gang, President of the Youth Ministry Committee of the Korean Bishops’ Conference, Acutis speaks directly to today’s generation. The bishop described him as “an example of how to use the internet to draw closer to God.” #Catholic #Vatican #Hanguk

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Archdiocese of Seoul reopens Joseph Clinic to care for marginalized Joseph Clinic reopened near Seoul Station, expanding free medical care for the poor and homeless after decades in Yeongdeungpo

Founded in 1987 by the late Dr. Sunwoo Kyung-sik, the Joseph Clinic reaffirmed its mission to serve the poor and homeless, having provided free medical treatment to more than 770,000 patients over 38 years. #SouthKorea #Hanguk #Hopetelling #Catholic #PilgrimsofHope

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Korean bishops slam abortion amendment as ‘undermining life’s dignity’ The bishops urged lawmakers to craft policies that uphold both women’s rights and the unborn’s right to life

South Korea’s Catholic bishops have warned that the proposed amendment to the country’s abortion law undermines the right to life and risks reducing abortion to a “routine medical procedure.” #ProLife #ChooseLife #Hanguk #RighttoLife #CatholicLife

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Seoul archdiocese sends off over 1,000 youth for Jubilee pilgrimage to Rome Over 1,000 Korean youth begin their faith journey to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth under “Project 1004” pilgrimage initiativ

The Archdiocese of Seoul held a solemn yet spirited send-off on July 19 for over 1,000 young Catholics set to embark on “Project 1004,” a large-scale pilgrimage to Italy in preparation for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome. #Hopetelling #Hanguk #Jubilee2025 #Project1004

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South Korea ends private adoption system after decades of 'child export' practice South Korea ends private adoption system, placing full state control to address decades of abuse and protect children’s rights

Experts say this reform in South Korea is more than an administrative change. It is a reckoning with a painful legacy: since the Korean War, more than 170,000 children have been adopted abroad under Seoul’s lax regulations. #Hanguk #Family #Children #Youth #WYD

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Church-led pilgrimage brings young people to frontlines of division in Korea Young pilgrims walked the Korean DMZ, praying for unity and declaring: “There can be no peace without reconciliation.”

Young people from South Korea and abroad joined a four-day pilgrimage along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) to call for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. #ArchdioceseofSeoul #Catholic #Hanguk #Seoul #IceCreamPlateau #Hopetelling #PilgrimsofHope

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Prado priests celebrate 50 years of missionary service to poor in Korea Their work is rooted not merely in compassion, but in deep commitment to Christ, whom they strive to embody through their lives and ministry

Prado priests are “living out their mission by embodying the spirit of the crib, a symbol of poverty; the cross, a symbol of offering, sacrifice, and death; and the tabernacle, a symbol of the Eucharist and life.” #Catholic #Korea #Hanguk #Myeongdong #Cathedral #Seoul

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‘Church of today’: Seoul archbishop recalls Pope Francis’ message to youth The archbishop also highlighted Pope Francis’s deep pastoral connection with the Church in Korea and his concern for peace on the peninsula

"Young people are not only the hope of tomorrow, but the Church of today." #PopeFrancis during his 2014 visit to #Seoul, #SouthKorea

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Easter message calls South Koreans to unite in hope amid political unrest Referencing Scripture, he stressed that hope is nurtured through endurance and faith, not through visible outcomes

Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick of Seoul has called on the faithful to stand united in hope and conviction as South Korea faces deepening political uncertainty. #Hanguk #Catholic #Easter #Jubilee2025 #Hopetelling #PilgrimsofHope

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Seoul Archdiocese seeks healing of divisions, urges change in attitudes for peace "Though our journey of reconciliation is not yet complete, today, we must once again find the courage to walk this path boldly"

"Though our journey of reconciliation is not yet complete, today, we must once again find the courage to walk this path boldly" #Catholic #Seoul #SouthKorea #Hanguk #Peace #Hopetelling

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Religious leaders appeal for calm as South Korea awaits impeachment decision “South Korea has always found wisdom and dignity in times of crisis. This time will be no different—we will overcome this hardship together.”

“As long as the Constitution exists, its rulings must be upheld. Democracy is built on due process, and rejecting that process will only block the path forward for all.” #KCRL #SouthKorea #Hanguk #Hopetelling #Unity

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Catholic Church urges hope as South Korea’s birth rate sees first increase in nine years The total fertility rate rose slightly to 0.75, though it remains the lowest among OECD countries, whose average stands at 1.51

Through its pastoral initiatives, the Church seeks to counter growing individualism by fostering positive socialization, encouraging young adults to engage in meaningful relationships based on self-giving rather than self-interest. #Catholic #Hanguk #Hopetelling

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Seoul Archbishop: 'Peace is a creation of collective efforts,' not a given gift Reflecting on the humility of Christ’s birth, Archbishop Chung described it as a call to embrace respect and understanding

Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung, in his #Christmas message, emphasized that peace requires justice and love.

“Peace is not a gift bestowed upon us; rather, it is a creation birthed from our collective efforts,” #Hanguk #Seoul #Catholic #Drmocracy

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The Catholic Bishops of South Korea have declared their unwavering support for the people of South Korea in the wake of the National Assembly’s approval of the motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. #Hanguk #MartialLaw #SouthKorea #Catholic #Seoul

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Archbishop of Seoul calls for hope and unity amid political unrest in Christmas message Reflecting on the year’s heightened political instability and division, the archbishop acknowledged the growing anxiety within the community

“The baby Jesus shows us that what we truly need and that is important is a warm humanity that respects one another.” #Hanguk #MartialLaw #SouthKorea #Catholic #Christmas #JesusChrist

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Catholic group joins growing calls for Korean president’s impeachment The calls for impeachment intensified following allegations that President Yoon conspired with the Defense Minister to impose martial law

Around 200 faithful participated in the event, advocating for the president’s impeachment and emphasizing the role of Christians in promoting the common good.

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North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt State media in neighbouring country that has been ruled by a dictatorial dynasty since 1948 breaks silence to criticise President Yoon’s ‘gangster nation’

Said "without any apparent hint of irony" indeed: "North Korea decries ‘dictatorship’ in South in wake of martial law attempt" theguardian.com/world/2024/dec… #Hanguk #Choseon

South Korean bishops warn: martial law risks undermining hard-earned democracy The bishops raised concerns over the justification of the martial law declaration, noting the lack of visible external or wartime threats

In a strongly worded statement released on Dec. 4, the Korean Bishops’ Conference emphasized the importance of safeguarding democracy and called for an explanation and apology from the President. #MartialLaw #Hanguk #Catholic #YoonSukYeol

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‘Empathy over systems’: Korean peace forum urges unity amid challenges This year’s forum emphasized empathy as a foundation for peace and featured fresh research and youth-led discussions

Held at Coste Hall in Myeongdong Cathedral and organized by the Korea Reconciliation Committee of the Archdiocese of Seoul, this year’s forum emphasized empathy as a foundation for peace and featured fresh research and youth-led discussions. #Catholic #Hanguk #Seoul

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Archdiocese of Seoul receives relics of 'God’s Influencer' ahead of WYD 2027 The relics, comprising 16 pieces of Blessed Carlo’s hair, were officially handed over at a ceremony held in the archbishop’s office

The relics, comprising 16 pieces of Blessed Carlo’s hair, were officially handed over at a ceremony held in the archbishop’s office. #Catholic #Hanguk #한국 #WYD2027 #Seoul #서울특별시

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