[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 12th, President Moon Jae-in and the First Lady received Archbishop Yoo Heung-sik and wished for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis during their meeting.
The Blue House announced that in the afternoon, President Moon and the First Lady met with Archbishop Yoo, who was appointed as the Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy and is scheduled to depart at the end of this month.
President Moon said, "Pope Francis recently underwent surgery, and I ask you to convey my wishes for his speedy recovery and my gratitude for his constant prayers for our country."
Archbishop Yoo responded, "The Pope is recovering well, and I will faithfully convey your message. Being appointed as the Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy, overseeing priests and seminarians worldwide, is a great honor both personally and for the Korean Catholic Church."
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