A papal visit as peace messenger (opens original article in a new tab)

President Lee Jae Myung met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, inviting him to South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, which may be remembered as more than a diplomatic courtesy.

• President Lee Jae Myung met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
• Lee invited the Pope to South Korea for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.
• The meeting may be seen as more than a diplomatic courtesy.