This meeting was not the first between King Abdullah II and representatives of the Holy See. Photo: Vatican Media

This Is How the Number of Catholic Legislators Grew in South Korea, After the Last Elections

According to official estimates, half of South Korea’s inhabitants describe themselves as Catholics, and 22.8% of the population is Buddhist. The Christian faith is the most professed in the country: 50% of the believers say they are religious. The Catholic Church has grown faster since the end of the 1980’s decade. South Korea is the second nation with the largest number of missionaries.

Anglican Leaders Meet with the Pope in Rome

The Anglican leaders intend to address topics related to the structure and decision-making within the Anglican Communion. This dialogue seeks to strengthen and improve the internal functioning of the Anglican Communion, as well as to explore areas of collaboration and understanding with the Catholic Church.