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Pope Francis on first papal visit to South Korea in two decades

2014-08-14 17 Dailymotion

Pope Francis greets journalists on his flight to Seoul.<br/> <br />It's the first Papal visit to South Korea in more than 20 years; the pontiff's first visit to Asia as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.<br/> <br />But surrounded by reporters, the death of an Italian cameraman in Gaza was at the top of his mind.<br/> <br />With head bowed, he called for a silent prayer...<br/> <br />...then urged journalists to promote peace in the face of violence around the world .<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) POPE FRANCIS SAYING:<br/> <br />"I would like to thank you because your words always help to unite the world and please, I urge you to please send a message of peace. Please, try to always share the word of peace because what is happening now is terrible."<br/> <br />Touchdown in Seoul, the first day in a week-long visit where he'll meet with some of the country's five million catholics.<br/> <br />The Pope was greeted by South Korea's President, a delegation including two North Korean defectors, and families of some of the vic

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