The Holy Father Francis will receive in audience the president of Korea, H.E. Mr. Moon Jae-in, on Thursday 18 October at 12.00, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.

The day before the audience, Wednesday 17 October, at 18.00 in Saint Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin will preside at a “Mass for Peace” for the Korean Peninsula, in which President Moon will participate.