Korea at the Vatican

Today, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received in audience His Excellency, Mister Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, and with His Excellency, Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, the parties evoked the good bilateral relations and the positive contribution offered by the Church in the social, education and healthcare sectors, as well as the promotion of dialogue and reconciliation between Koreans. Strong appreciation was expressed for the common commitment to fostering all useful initiatives to overcome the tensions that still exist in the Korean Peninsula, in order to usher in a new season of peace and development.

Finally, some matters of a regional nature were discussed.