Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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 epa04359281 Pope Francis gestures while speaking to journalists aboard the flight from South Korea to Italy, 18 August 2014. Pope Francis visited South Korea from 14 to 18 August 2014 to attend the Asia Youth Day in Daejeon. Pope Francis' trip to South Korea put to the test the global appeal of the first non-European pontiff in 13 centuries, as he called for a spread of the Catholic Church in Asia, and reached out to China.  EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO
77-year-old says he may 'soon be off to the Father's house' and would retire if he could no longer perform his duties. 
 Pope Francis has publicly broached the prospect of his own death for the first time, light-heartedly giving himself "two or three years" but not ruling out retirement before then.
epa04359278 Pope Francis gestures while speaking to journalists aboard the flight from South Korea to Italy, 18 August 2014. Pope Francis visited South Korea from 14 to 18 August 2014 to attend the Asia Youth Day in Daejeon. Pope Francis' trip to South Korea put to the test the global appeal of the first non-European pontiff in 13 centuries, as he called for a spread of the Catholic Church in Asia, and reached out to China.  EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

Talking to reporters on a flight back to the Vatican from South Korea, the 77-year-old pontiff, who seemed in good spirits, was asked about his global popularity, which was evident again during his five-day visit.


"I see it as the generosity of the people of God. I try to think of my sins, my mistakes, not to become proud. Because I know it will last only a short time. Two or three years and then I'll be off to the Father's house," he replied.
 Pope Francis also led prayers during his meeting with journalists aboard the papal flight on the journey
Pope Francis also led prayers during his meeting with journalists aboard the papal flight on the journey

Pope Francis smiles as he welcomes journalists aboard the flight to Seoul
Pope Francis smiles as he welcomes journalists aboard the flight to Seoul


Pope Francis smiles as he speaks while aboard the flight to Seoul
Pope Francis smiles as he speaks while aboard the flight to Seoul
 epa04359279 Pope Francis gestures while speaking to journalists aboard the flight from South Korea to Italy, 18 August 2014. Pope Francis visited South Korea from 14 to 18 August 2014 to attend the Asia Youth Day in Daejeon. Pope Francis' trip to South Korea put to the test the global appeal of the first non-European pontiff in 13 centuries, as he called for a spread of the Catholic Church in Asia, and reached out to China.  EPA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

Francis poses for a selfie with South Korea's reporter Ae Ko Jung as he meets journalists aboard the flight to Seoul
Francis poses for a selfie with South Korea's reporter Ae Ko Jung as he meets journalists aboard the flight to SeoulThe pope became the first pontiff in 25 years to visit South Korea as he made his first visit to Asia since taking over the papacy last year
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye (left) greets Pope Francis upon his arrival to the country at an airbase in Seongnam, south of Seoul
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye (left) greets Pope Francis upon his arrival to the country at an airbase in Seongnam, south of Seoul

Pope Francis receives flowers from South Korean children as South Korean president Park Geun-Hye (left) looks on upon his arrival at Seoul Airport 
The pope waves as he prepares to get into a car following his arrival at Seoul Air BaseThe images of the smiling pope in his little car struck a chord online, with many playing on the car's name. One South Korean user tweeted: 'The pope rode the Soul because he is full of soul'The pope's choice of wheels has surprised a few in South Korea, after he left the airport in a black Kia Soul South Korean Catholics wave as Pope Francis drives past on a street in Seoul
The pope's visit to South Korea is the first papal visit to the country since Pope John Paul II travelled there in 1989. In January, Francis plans to visit Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Pope Francis is pictured at the Korean Episcopal Conference
Pope Francis  laughs with bishops as he signs the guestbook during a meeting with the bishops of Korea at the headquarters of the Korean Episcopal Conference
Pope Francis laughs with bishops as he signs the guestbook during a meeting with the bishops of Korea at the headquarters of the Korean Episcopal Conference
The pope attended the meeting with the bishops of Korea at the headquarters of the Korean Episcopal Conference in Seoul today


Pope Francis shakes hands with a nun as he arrives at the headquarters of the Korean Episcopal ConferenceDaily Mail, theguardian

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