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Lee, Pope Leo XIV exchange gifts rich in symbolism, hold first private meeting at Vatican

President Lee Jae Myung and Pope Leo XIV exchanged gifts that reflected themes of prosperity, humility, guidance and reconciliation and held their first one-on-one meeting since Lee took office.

2026.6.16

Lee urges pope to back peace as Seoul seeks momentum for Korean Peninsula reconciliation efforts

During a Vatican meeting, President Lee Jae Myung asked Pope Leo XIV to support peace initiatives on the Korean Peninsula and invited him to visit Seoul for the 2027 World Youth Day.

2026.6.15

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A post on U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of him as Jesus, posted on April 12, 2026. [REUTER/YONHAP]

Trump posts AI image likening himself to Jesus, drawing criticism from religious conservatives

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday.

2026.4.14

Pope Leo XIV speaks to the media on the Iran war as he leaves the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, April 7. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Pope calls Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization was “truly unacceptable” and said any attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law.

2026.4.8

Pope Leo XIV, right, inaugurates a mosaic of the Virgin Mary and a statue of 16th-century Saint Rose of Lima during a ceremony in the Vatican Gardens, at the Vatican, Jan. 31. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Pope Leo calls for peace initiatives during Milan Cortina Games

Pope Leo urged world leaders on Sunday to use the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to promote peace, calling on those in authority to take concrete steps toward de-escalation and dialogue.

2026.2.2

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square, during his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Dec. 31, 2025. [AFP/YONHAP]

Pope Leo XIV gives blessings to Daejeon bakery Sungsimdang for 70th anniversary

Pope Leo XIV has praised the social contributions of Sungsimdang, a long-established bakery in Korea’s central city of Daejeon, in a message marking the company’s 70th anniversary, the bakery said Thursday.

2026.1.2

Pope Leo XIV arrives to preside over the first Vespers and the 'Te Deum' in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Dec. 31, 2025. [AP/YONHAP]

Pope asks that Rome welcome foreigners as he closes out 2025

Pope Leo XIV closed out 2025 on Wednesday with a prayer that the city of Rome might be a welcoming place for foreigners and fragile people, young and old.

2026.1.1

Rev. Jermanus Kwak Jin-sang, who has been appointed as an auxiliary bishop of the Suwon diocese, is seen in this photo provided by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea. [CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE OF KOREA]

Pope Leo XIV names new auxiliary bishop at Suwon diocese

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Jermanus Kwak Jin-sang as an auxiliary bishop of the Suwon Diocese in Korea, the Apostolic Nunciature to Seoul said Saturday.

2025.12.21

Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, right, participate into the Doxology in the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov. 29. [AP/YONHAP]

Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united.

2025.11.30

Pope Leo XIV attends a Mass for Episcopal Ordination of Monsignor Miroslaw Stanislaw Wachowski in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Oct. 26. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Archdiocese of Seoul announces basic plan for 2027 World Youth Day

Olympic Park and Yeouido Han River Park are being considered as the main venues for the closing mass of the 2027 World Youth Day, which Pope Leo XIV will attend during his visit to Korea.

2025.10.27