Pope holds first public mass in South Korea
Pope Francis urged Asia's Catholic youth to renounce the materialism that afflicts much of their society at his first public mass in South Korea. The Pontiff is currently on a tour of the country.
Pope shuns luxury in South Korea with small car
Pope Francis has surprised South Koreans during his visit to the country by shunning an expensive luxury car to travel in a compact car instead.
After arriving at the airport he climbed into the backseat of a a Kia Soul - the manufacturer's second smallest model.
Pope Francis has refused to use a bullet-proof "popemobile" like his predecessors in favour of low-key cars.
His choice of car has received wide coverage in South Korea, where ostentatious shows of wealth usually represent a person's status.
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Pope Francis poses for a selfie
The Pope posed and smiled for a selfie with a young Catholic in South Korea.
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Pope Francis holds first public mass in South Korea
Pope Francis was greeted by cheers and the waving of handkerchiefs as he arrived at South Korea's Daejeon World Cup Stadium to hold a mass.