Vatican City, Apr 27, 2019 / 04:59 am (CNA).- Pope Francis sent a video message Saturday to the leaders of South and North Korea expressing his hope for a future of peace and unity for the peninsula on the anniversary of the inter-Korean summit.

“I pray that this anniversary of the Panmunjom Declaration may bring about a new era of peace for all Koreans,” Pope Francis said in his video message released April 27.