Pope prays for successful Trump-Kim summit
SINGAPORE — Pope Francis has prayed that the summit this week between the US and North Korean leaders succeeds in laying the groundwork for peace.
Francis expressed hope Sunday that Tuesday’s talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore will “contribute to the development of a positive path that will assure a future of peace for the Korean Peninsula and the entire world.”
He invited the thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square to pray with him so that the Virgin Mary “accompany these talks.” Francis said he wanted yet again to send “a special thought in friendship and prayer” to the beloved Korean people.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong ahead of Tuesday’s summit with President Donald Trump.
Kim smiled broadly in the meeting Sunday evening.
Kim told Lee: “The entire world is watching the historic summit between the DPRK and the United States of America, and thanks to your sincere efforts … we were able to complete the preparation for the historic summit.” er summits.
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