"I accompany with prayer the positive success of the inter-Korean summit last Friday and the courageous commitment assumed by the leaders of the two parts to carry out a path of sincere dialogue for a Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons… I pray to the Lord so that the hope for a future of peace and more fraternal friendship will not be disappointed, and that collaboration will continue to bear fruit for the beloved Korean people and for the whole world," he said addressing worshipers at the St. Peter’s Square.
Calling decisions made at inter-Korean summit "courageous," #PopeFrancis prays that "hopes for a future of peace & more fraternal friendship will not be disappointed." pic.twitter.com/GUCe1nQ7Zi
— Catholic News Service (@CatholicNewsSvc) April 29, 2018
Pope Francis has repeatedly prayed for dialogue and peace between the two Koreas.
Do we really want peace? Then let’s ban all weapons so we don’t have to live in fear of war.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 29, 2018
A historic event took place on Friday, when South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a historic summit in the truce village of Panmunjom.
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The two officials signed a joint declaration, agreeing to take measures to support international efforts aimed at denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and proceed with reunion programs for the separated Korean families.
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