Former President Moon: "Appointment of Cardinal Yu Heung-sik, a Great Honor Elevating Our Country's Prestige"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Former President Moon Jae-in stated on the 30th that the appointment of Archbishop Lazarus Yoo Heung-sik (70), the Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy, as a cardinal is "a great celebration that has elevated the status of not only the Korean Catholic Church but also our country, and very joyful news."

As a Catholic, former President Moon expressed on Facebook that day, "I sincerely congratulate him."

Former President Moon particularly recalled, "Behind Pope Francis's great interest in peace on the Korean Peninsula, including his visit to Korea and his expressed intention to visit North Korea, was the significant role of Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik."

He explained that Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik also played a major role in making his two visits to the Vatican possible and in holding the 'Special Mass for Peace on the Korean Peninsula' at St. Peter's Basilica.

Former President Moon emphasized, "I was deeply impressed by his consistent passion for supporting underdeveloped countries and North Korea and for peace," adding, "I hope he will play an even greater role as the 'Light of the World.'"

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