Christianity
Houses of Worship: Yoido Full Gospel Church
Seoul, the capital of South Korea or the “Great People’s Nation” as its name translates in English, is home to almost 10 million people in a…
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Christianity
Jehovah’s Witnesses Will Now Be Exempt from Military Service Act in South Korea
Constitutional Court Allows Jehovah’s Witnesses To Avoid Military Service A momentous change has occurred in South Korea. The South Korean Constitutional Court has ruled that a…
Christianity
South Korea May Stop Jailing Jehovah’s Witnesses
Constitutional Court Could Overturn Law on Refusing Military Service South Korea’s Constitutional Court is potentially making a historic change. The court will rule on whether a…
Christianity
North Koreans in LA Find Comfort in Christianity
North Koreans find spiritually and comfort North Koreans who immigrate to the United States more often than not settle in localities with large Korean populations. These…
Catholicism
In ‘State of the World’ Speech Pope Francis Pushes for Nuclear Ban
The pontiff expressed concern about fundamental human rights violations. Pope Francis, during his annual “State of the World” speech he asked all nations to help in…
Islam
Muslim Figure Skater Wants to Inspire Women Around the World
Figure skater Zahra Lari, who has her eyes set on the 2018 Olympics, hopes her story inspires all young women to reach for their dreams. Walt…
Buddhism
How One Buddhist Monk Devoted His Life to North Koreans
Pomnyum Sunim is a South Korean Buddhist monk who has devoted his life to rescuing the North Korean people and promoting peace between the two nations.…
Buddhism
Pope Francis Hopes to Improve Asian-Catholic Relations
by Krista R. Burdine and Emily Murdoch Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea highlighted the Catholic Church’s weak presence in Asia and the Vatican’s commitment to…
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Aug 25, 2014
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea: Everything You Need to Know
Pope Francis wins the hearts and minds of Koreans during his first trip to Asia with humility, English, and prayer. In his first official appearance in…
Catholicism
South Korea Welcomes Pope Francis; N. Korea Tests Artillery [Video]
South Korea welcomes Pope Francis who promotes peace on his first stop of his Asian tour while North Korea launches test missiles. Pope Francis landed yesterday…
Buddhism
These Rapping Buddhist Nuns Stun the World With Their Hip Hop Prayers
This is not your typical Buddhist nun. When you picture Buddhist prayers, what comes to most people’s minds is something very sedate, and very calm. There…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ 2014 Schedule Will Keep Him Busy
As he starts his second papal year, Pope Francis has a full schedule that contains many highlights and important events for the Catholic Church.