# Pope Leo urges Korean priests to bear witness to reconciliation

> Pope Leo XIV calls for Korean priests and religious to carry martyrs' faith into global reconciliation.
- Title: Pope Leo urges Korean priests to bear witness to…
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV calls for Korean priests and religious to carry martyrs' faith into global reconciliation. Pope Leo XIV urges Korean priests and religious to…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-korean-priests-religious-wyd-martyrs-reconciliation.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-05T11:49:34.03+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, south korea, korean martyrs, seoul world youth day, religious, reconciliation, religion, world
## Pope Leo's prayer for youth
Pope Leo XIV prayed for 170 Korean priests and religious to be 'witnesses of hope' for 2027 Seoul World Youth Day attendees.

> may you be "witnesses of hope" for the young people who will attend the 2027 seoul world youth day
## Korean martyrs' faith legacy
Pope Leo said korean martyrs' faith 'can receive a new missionary impetus' in the church's mission today.

> the faith they had received in korea can receive a new missionary impetus
## Martyrs' hope for reconciliation
Pope Leo urged korean priests to 'carry the faith onto the roads of the world' through martyrs' witness.

> the martyrs hand on the faith to the new generations
## Korean peninsula division
Pope Leo noted the korean peninsula 'still bears the painful wound of division' needing reconciliation efforts.

> the korean peninsula still bears the painful wound of division
## Synodal church approach
Pope Leo called for diversity among religious groups to 'make this diversity a resource for synodality'.

> the fact that they come from different dioceses, institutes, congregations and experiences
## 2027 Seoul World Youth Day
Pope Leo urged korean religious to prepare for 2027 seoul world youth day with enthusiasm and christ's words.

> take courage i have conquered the world
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV urges Korean priests and religious to 'bear witness to reconciliation' by sharing martyrs' faith at 2027 Seoul World Youth Day.