In a telegram to the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea, Pope Francis recalled the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and South Korea.
“This significant celebration is a moment for giving thanks to Almighty God for the many graces received by the Catholic community and the Korean people over these past decades, and I readily associate myself with your gratitude expressed in this solemn Eucharist,” the Pontiff wrote, referring to a special Mass at the cathedral in Seoul, the nation’s capital.
In the telegram, Pope Francis recalled his 2014 apostolic journey to South Korea and noted that the next World Youth Day will be held there in 2027.