Pope Prays for Sewol Victims

Pope Prays for Sewol Victims

 In his second day in Korea Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the deadly sinking of the Sewol ferry in April and their bereaved families.


In his English-language Angelus prayer during a Mass marking the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the pope said he entrusts the souls of the Sewol ferry victims and those who are still suffering from the tragedy to the Holy Mother.

[Sound bite: Pope Francis (English)]
"May the Lord welcome the dead into his peace, console those who mourn, and continue to sustain those who so generously came to the aid of their brothers and sisters..."
"May this tragic event, which has brought all Koreans together in grief, confirm their commitment to work together in solidarity for the common good."

He also prayed that the Virgin Mary protect Korea and its people. He also prayed for young people gathered from all across Asia to attend the Assumption Day Mass in the Korean city of Daejeon.

The Mass of the Assumption of Mary is a major Catholic event commemorating the Virgin Mary's ascension into heaven.