Pope Urges President Moon to Pursue Peace and Reconciliation with North Korea

Mun "I Will Never Stop Trying No Matter the Situation"

Pope Francis is delivering a Wednesday General Audience catechesis at the Vatican Apostolic Palace Library on June 3rd (local time).

Pope Francis sent a letter to President Moon Jae-in expressing his hope that "the South Korean government will continue to make relentless efforts to achieve peace and reconciliation with North Korea," White House spokesperson Kang Min-seok announced on the 6th.

In a written briefing that day, Spokesperson Kang said, "Pope Francis recently conveyed verbal messages expressing respect to President Moon and the people of our country," adding, "The Blue House has received a letter from Archbishop Suh Il-leb, the Apostolic Nuncio to South Korea, delivering the Pope's verbal message."

In his message, the Pope said, "I continue to pray to Almighty God to bestow the gifts of peace and prosperity upon President Moon and the beloved people of the Republic of Korea."

Pope Francis stated, "I cherish the conversation I had with President Moon during his visit to the Vatican on October 18, 2018," and especially urged President Moon to work towards realizing peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The Pope said, "I hope the South Korean government will persistently strive to achieve peace and reconciliation with North Korea. (For peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula, I too) will pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary."

Additionally, Archbishop Suh Il-leb, the Apostolic Nuncio to South Korea, said, "It is a great honor to convey His Holiness Pope Francis's sincere greetings to the President on the way back from the Vatican visit," delivering this message.

President Moon sent a reply letter stating, "I am grateful for the warm blessing message sent to our people through Archbishop Suh Il-leb," and "His Holiness the Pope's prayers and support truly give great strength to our people."

The Blue House stated that President Moon said, "Our government will never cease efforts to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula under any circumstances."

President Moon Jae-in is presiding over the 1st Korean New Deal Strategy Meeting at the Blue House on the morning of the 3rd.

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