S Korea's ruling party head says Pope wishes to visit N Korea

The head of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party of Korea Lee Hae-chan said he had heard that the Pope wishes to visit North Korea next spring, Yonhap news agency reported on Monday.

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Published : 15 Oct 2018, 10:52 AM
Updated : 15 Oct 2018, 10:52 AM

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is visiting Europe and is expected to pass on to the Vatican North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s wish to meet Pope Francis. South Korea’s presidential office said that wish was expressed during a meeting last month.