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South Korea's Lee meets Pope Leo, seeking Vatican backing for peace push

Vatican Media

16 June 2026 at 23:24:56


South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Pope Leo at the Vatican on June 15, seeking support for efforts to ease tensions and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula. The meeting comes ahead of the G7 Summit, where regional security and international cooperation are expected to be key topics.

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