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Pope Francis wishes North Korean talks well

Pope Francis wishes North Korean talks well
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By Robert Hackwill
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Hopes for peace for "beloved Korean people" ahead of Singapore summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump.

Pope Francis has expressed hope that the upcoming Korean summit may contribute to a future of peace in the peninsula and he asked all pilgrims and tourists gathered in St. Peter's square to join him and pray together.

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"I wish again to express to the beloved Korean people a special thought in friendship and prayer. The Singapore talks, taking place in the next few days, may contribute to a positive development that guarantees a future of peace for the Korean peninsula and for all the world," he said.

Around 20,000 people gathered in Rome for the Pope's Sunday address.

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