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Pope Leo XIV says 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul to take place Aug 3-8

Pope Leo's attendance at the 2027 WYD will mark fourth papal visit to the country and first since Pope Francis' 2014 visit.

  • Published: August 5, 202510:12 am
  • Author Park Ga-young
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Late Pope Francis’ Pyongyang visit fell through due to North Korea’s silence: Cardinal Lazarus You

Pope Leo XIV could play 'important role' in improving Washington-Pyongyang relations, advancing peace on the Korean Peninsula, according to the Cardinal.

  • Published: July 4, 202510:50 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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What it’s like to elect a pope: Inside Singaporean Cardinal Goh’s first Conclave

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore shares about the preparation leading up to the Conclave and also his thoughts on the Conclave movie.

  • Published: June 12, 202511:05 am
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Pope Leo XIV asks world not to forget about Gaza, Myanmar and Ukraine

Praying for the people in the regions, the new head of the Roman Catholic Church said: "Amid the joy of faith and communion, we must not forget those brothers and sisters who are…

  • Published: May 19, 20259:26 am
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Taiwan’s representation at Pope’s inauguration a delicate balancing act for the Holy See

Former Taiwan vice-president Chen Chien-jen will be travelling to the Vatican again over the weekend to act as the island’s envoy, less than a month after doing so for Pope…

  • Published: May 16, 20258:50 am
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‘Habemus papam Americanum’: The Jakarta Post

A champion of the Catholic tradition of social justice founded by his namesake Leo XIII, the new pontiff's background and clear admiration for his predecessor indicates that he…

  • Published: May 13, 202510:45 am
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‘Great honour’: World leaders welcome Pope Leo XIV

Robert Francis Prevost, who took the papal name Leo XIV, is the first pope from the United States.

  • Published: May 9, 20258:00 am
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What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion faithful across the world.

  • Published: May 8, 202510:13 am
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Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle tapped to assist Vatican administrator ahead of conclave

Cardinal Tagle and two other cardinals have been named to the “Particular Congregation” — the rotating post tasked with assisting the camerlengo (chamberlain) — during the…

  • Published: April 30, 20259:07 am
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Vietnam appreciates Pope Francis’ contributions to Vietnam-Vatican ties

Vietnam's top leaders President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son have all sent messages of…

  • Published: April 25, 20259:16 am
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