After arriving in Korea on Thursday, Pope Francis kicked off his papal activities including participation in a welcoming ceremony at Cheong Wa Dae and talks with President Park Geun-hye. Later in the day, the pontiff had a meeting with a group of Korean Roman Catholic leaders.
Following is the second collection of photos of the papal visit to Korea taken by The Korea Herald and Yonhap News.
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Pope Francis waves to people in a car heading toward Cheong Wa Dae for talks with President Park Geun-hye on Thursday.
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The pope arrives at Cheong Wa Dae to attend a welcoming ceremony on Thursday.
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The pope and President Park walk into the presidential office.
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The pontiff writes on Cheong Wa Dae visitors' book.
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The pope and President Park head toward the venue for the official welcoming ceremony.
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Pope Francis and President Park attend the welcoming ceremony.
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The pope and President Park salute during the welcoming ceremony.
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The pope and President Park receive Korean Roman Catholic leaders.
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The pope meets Korean government officials during the welcoming ceremony.
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After the welcoming ceremony, Pope Francis and President Park walk inside Cheong Wa Dae to hold talks.
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The pontiff talks with President Park.
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President Park speaks after holding talks with Pope Francis.
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The pontiff speaks after meeting with President Park.
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The pope reacts while leaving Cheong Wa Dae after talks with President Park.