In this context, according to the Vatican reported to accredited media, among the gifts he brought from Seoul, Moon included a cross made with the melting of corroded barbed wire that separates his country from North Korea in the so-called “Demilitarized Zone” and which he regarded as a “symbol of peace”.
“We made 136 crosses, taking into account that they were 68 years of territorial division of each part, that is, of South Korea and North Korea”, wrote the president in a note that accompanied the gift.
“I devoutly pray that this cross takes deep roots and peace flourishes,” the Asian president added in the note.
The pope encouraged Moon, saying he is willing to “go there for peace and to help all of you if North Korea sends an invitation,” added presidential spokesman Park Kyung-mee.
In the meetings with the Pope and with the Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, was present, according to the Vatican, “a particular assiduity in promoting dialogue and reconciliation among Koreans” on the part of the Church.
“In this sense, the hope is shared that common commitment and goodwill will promote peace and development on the Korean Peninsula, sustained by solidarity and brotherhood.”added an official note from the Holy See after the meeting.
“During the cordial colloquia, satisfaction was expressed for the good bilateral relations and for the positive contribution that the Catholic Church offers to society, noting a particular assiduity in promoting dialogue and reconciliation among Koreans,” the statement said and continued: “The talks also provided an opportunity to exchange views on a number of issues related to regional current affairs and humanitarian emergencies.”
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