The Holy See celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with South Korea: “Efforts for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula”

The Holy See celebrated the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with South Korea and wished for peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. On the 12th, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea held a ceremony at Myeongdong Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Seoul on the 11th.
A mass was held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Holy See." At the Mass held co-officially with the Bishops of the Catholic Church of Korea, Pope Francis gave a
Through his message, he said, ``I hope that we will continue to develop friendly relations between Korea and the Holy See, and that we will work together to address common interests, especially peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula.''
” he said. He continued, ``As the young people prepare for the World Youth Conference to be held in 2027, I pray that they will be able to continue this important witness to Christ.''
He expressed his expectations for the World Youth Convention to be held in Seoul. Lee Young-hoon, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea, said, ``At the third United Nations General Assembly held in 1948, I met with the then Prime Minister of the Holy See and France.
The papal ambassador there actively supported the South Korean delegation, and ``the support of the Holy See had an impact, and South Korea was able to achieve the remarkable feat of being recognized as an independent and legitimate government.''
He introduced his relationship with the Roman Curia. South Korean President Yoon Seo-gyeol also delivered a congratulatory address, saying, ``I would like to congratulate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the Roman Curia, and express my gratitude for the promotion of friendship between South Korea and the Roman Curia.''
I hope that through this, the love and peace of Christ will overflow in this land."