Cheongju Naeduk-dong Cathedral to Operate Memorial Altar Until the 25th [Papal Passing]

Francis Pope Memorial Altar
[Yonhap News Archive],
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, ‘(Cheongju=Yonhap News) Reporter Cheon Kyung-hwan = The Cheongju Diocese of the Catholic Church has started a three-day series of memorial masses for Pope Francis, who passed away on the 21st, and has also set up a memorial altar.’,
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, ‘The Cheongju Diocese celebrated the first memorial mass at the Cathedral in Naedeok-dong starting at 10 AM on the 23rd.’,
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, ‘Various masses will be held throughout the day until 9 PM at 90-minute intervals, in districts such as Cheongwon and Heungdeok.’,
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, ‘A total of 13 memorial masses will be conducted over three days until the 25th, and will be held at the cathedral instead of individual churches in the 10 districts.’,
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, ‘On the last day, a joint mass will be celebrated by all the diocesan priests and the bishop at 10 AM.’,
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, ‘A memorial altar is also set up at the cathedral until the 25th, allowing for mourning.’,
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, ‘On the day of his passing, a memorial altar was quickly set up with a portrait and two candles at the Kkottongnae in Eumseong, which Pope Francis visited 11 years ago, where daily morning and evening memorials take place.’,
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, ‘Established in 1976, Kkottongnae is the country’s largest welfare facility, founded by Father Oh Woong-jin when he realized the need to build a social welfare facility after being appointed to Mugeuk Church.’,
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, ‘At this location, facilities for the homeless, disabled, and children’s welfare are independently operated within one village, with religious workers and domestic and international volunteers caring for the residents.’,
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, ‘Pope Francis visited here in August 2014 and encouraged them to “become passionate about the mission of proclaiming the Gospel and building God’s people in unity, holiness, and love.”‘,
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