Pope Francis’ objective as he visits Korea was the Sixth Asia Youth Day which was on August 13 wherein he talked with about 2,000 people and children.
Following the Mass of Assumption Day, which took place at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium on August 15, was done, Pope Francis is set to have a luncheon with 17 youthful representatives from 17 different countries at the Catholic University of Daejeon. And it was learned that BoA is one of the children. BoA (Christian name: Chiara) is a devout Catholic and is active as the ambassador for Asia Youth Day.
It has been known that there have been many ups and downs for BoA on becoming the ambassador. While she is able to attend the luncheon on August 15, it will be difficult for her to attend the 5 kilometer pilgrimage on the August 16 and the final festival in Chungnam because of previous scheduled performances.
Father Park Jin Hong, the managing director of the preparation committee for Asia Youth Day sent an important text message to BoA’s mother saying“BoA’s attendance is important,” and he received a text from BoA’s mother stating “I have been waiting for this text.” The two texts have confirmed BoA’s attendance.
Pope Francis is in Korea for four nights and five days, meeting people at Asia Youth Day. Following the luncheon on August 15, Pope Francis will have a meeting with the youth at the Solmoe Holy Ground and will hold the final mass on August 17 at the Haemieupseong Fortress.