KBS Documentary Insight (Thursday at 10 PM KBS 1TV) 'The Pope and the Cardinal' - The first Korean Vatican minister, Yoo Heung-sik's 'Vatican Life' - The first exclusive interview with the Pope by Korean media Why was a Korean, Yoo Heung-sik, selected as minister? - 'Suddenly Revealed Vatican' guided by Minister Yoo Heung-sik What kind of place is the Vatican, the headquarters of Catholicism, the center of the Vatican? The Vatican, which has been shrouded in mystery, is revealed through the guidance of Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik, the first Korean Vatican minister who was appointed on August 27. Who are the people who move the Vatican? Why did the Pope appoint a Korean priest as minister? Along with the first exclusive interview with the Pope on Korean broadcast, we delve into the Vatican's inner workings, including the Vatican building, the Pope's residence, and the Vatican gardens, which have not been revealed before. ■ The first Korean minister of the Vatican, Lazarus Yoo Heung-sik Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik, the first Korean and the second Asian to be appointed as a Vatican minister. The appointment of an Asian bishop to a key position in the Vatican, which has been dominated by European clergy, was in itself a groundbreaking move. The Congregation for the Clergy, one of the main departments of the Vatican, manages and supervises the duties and lives of 500,000 priests and deacons around the world, as well as oversees their education. Most of the previous ministers were from Italy, and it was unusual for a Korean bishop to be appointed while also being promoted. Why did the Pope choose him as the minister? ■ The Vatican, revealed! Vatican City. This is the smallest country in the world, and it houses the Vatican, the central administrative agency, broadcasting stations, banks, and other institutions necessary to run a country. We will follow Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik’s guide and see the various aspects of the Vatican that have been kept under wraps. The Vatican building, where approximately 800 clergy from all over the world work. The Vatican Gardens, which are a beautiful blend of nature and sculptures, and even the Pope’s residence, which embodies his beliefs! The inside of the Vatican that has not been revealed until now will be revealed. ■ A letter from 200 years ago - Finding the roots of Korean Catholicism in the Vatican, the center of Catholicism. The Vatican's historical archives, which had been undisclosed for hundreds of years, discovered a letter sent by Joseon believers to the Vatican about 200 years ago. Joseon believers requested the Vatican to send priests despite being mercilessly persecuted. The seeds of faith left by our ancestors 200 years ago have now borne fruit in a country that produces the Minister of the Department for the Clergy, who oversees priests around the world. ■ Exclusive interview with the Pope - Asking our way Since taking office, Pope Francis has continuously broken down walls, overthrown authority, and led change. The selection of Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik is also related to this. In this era of conflict and division due to war and poverty, what reforms does the Pope want to achieve? We reveal the Pope's message to the world through an exclusive interview. #Pope #Francis #Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik #Catholic #Vatican