Pope Francis begins his first Asia Trip with South Korea
August 14, 2014  08:38
BBC reports: Pope Francis has landed in South Korea, beginning his first visit to Asia since he took over the papacy in March last year.

During his trip, he will beatify Korean Catholics who died for their faith and attend a Catholic youth festival. The South Korean Catholic Church is one of the fastest growing in the world, with just over 5.4 million members, some 10.4 per cent of the population.

The Pope also sent a telegram to China's leaders, a tradition when the pontiff flies over a country. "I extend my best wishes to your excellency and your fellow citizens, and I invoke divine blessings of peace and well being upon the nation," the telegram said.
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