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Pope's surgeon says no clinical reason to cancel South America trip

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The surgeon who performed Pope Francis' lung operation said he sees no clinical reason to cancel the planned...

Oct 21, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Papal Exegesis on the Gospel for October 19, 2026

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A papal reflection on the readings for October 19, 2026, emphasizes that true fulfillment does not depend on...

Oct 21, 2026
World Church

Pope resumes activities after surgery

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Pope Leo XIV has successfully completed his second night after lung surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The...

Oct 18, 2026
Mission and Aid

Papal Reflection on Gospel for October 16, 2026

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On October 16, 2026, a papal reflection will highlight the Gospel reading from Luke 12:1-7, focusing on the...

Oct 18, 2026
Mission and Aid

National CE Hosts Faith-Based Gathering for Christian Singles

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National CE organized an event for 34 unmarried young adults to share their beliefs and values on October...

Oct 16, 2026
Mission and Aid

KWMA, KWMC, KWMF Join Forces for Partner Mission

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Three major organizations representing Korean mission have come together to shift towards a 'local-centered...

Oct 16, 2026
World Church

Increasing Church Mergers Reported

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The phenomenon of church mergers is reportedly spreading among small and medium-sized churches, not...

Oct 15, 2026
Mission and Aid

Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Nodule Surgery

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Pope Leo XIV announced on October 11, following the Sunday Angelus prayer, that he is scheduled to undergo...

Oct 15, 2026
Mission and Aid

GMS Hosts 30th Sports Event for Men's Fellowship

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The Men's Fellowship of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region held its 30th friendly sports event on September 19...

Oct 14, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Pope's Reflection on the Gospel for October 12, 2026

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Pope Francis delivered a reflection on the Gospel for the 28th week in Ordinary Time, focusing on the ‘Jonah...

Oct 14, 2026
World Church

Luther Must Be Read by Elders

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The article notes that October 31 is observed as Reformation Day in Korea and that Korean churches mark the...

Oct 11, 2026
World Church

Methodist Pastors Maintain Support for Sexual Minorities After Church Trials

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Four pastors from the Korean Methodist Church have concluded their church trials and disciplinary actions...

Oct 10, 2026
World Church

Court Prohibits Shincheonji Demonstrations Disrupting Worship

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A court has intervened to prohibit demonstrations and gatherings by Shincheonji that disrupt church worship....

Oct 9, 2026
World Church

The Original Meaning of Elohim and Theos Calls for a Return to the Biblical Concept of God

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The article argues that translating the Hebrew term Elohim and the Greek term Theos as 'God' in Korean...

Oct 9, 2026
World Church

Sermon Highlights New Creation, Exodus, and Temple in John 1:1-18

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This week's sermon focuses on the passage John 1:1-18, emphasizing the themes of new creation, new exodus, and...

Oct 8, 2026
Persecution

Churches in Disaster Area Excluded from Relief Funding

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In August, a record-breaking heavy rain led to the declaration of a special disaster area. The government...

Oct 7, 2026
World Church

Papal Reflection on the Gospel for September 27, 2026

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The first reading is from Ezekiel 18:25-28, the second reading from Philippians 2:1-11, and the Gospel reading...

Sep 28, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Open Endings of Gospels Are Not Mistakes

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A new book discusses the unexpected endings of the Gospel of Mark, which may leave readers surprised. In Mark,...

Sep 28, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Papal Gospel Reflection for September 25, 2026

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The first reading is from Proverbs 3,1-11, and the Gospel is from Luke 9,18-22. In the papal gospel...

Sep 27, 2026
Culture and Ideas

Family Worship Guide for Chuseok Encourages Communication and Participation

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A family worship guide for Chuseok encourages families to focus on communication and connection rather than...

Sep 25, 2026