▲ On June 15, the Presidential Office unveiled the gifts prepared by President Lee Jae-myung for Pope Leo XIV.
The gifts include the 'Embrace of God' sculpture, which symbolizes compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the restoration of community, and a white porcelain jar, which reflects the purity and aesthetic of emptiness inherent in Korean white porcelain, evoking the values of priestly poverty and reflection.
The gifts include the 'Embrace of God' sculpture, which symbolizes compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the restoration of community, and a white porcelain jar, which reflects the purity and aesthetic of emptiness inherent in Korean white porcelain, evoking the values of priestly poverty and reflection.
President Lee Jae-myung, who is currently visiting the Holy See, held a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and presented him with a sculpture titled 'Embrace of God.'
The Presidential Office explained that the piece, which depicts the biblical story of the 'Prodigal Son,' was chosen as a gift for its symbolism of compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the restoration of community.
A multi-purpose white porcelain jar was also presented, as its characteristic purity and aesthetic of emptiness were considered to align with the values of priestly poverty and reflection.
For Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, a set consisting of a brush holder, a business card holder, and a pen tray—decorated with wildflower patterns using traditional lacquer techniques—was presented, along with premium red ginseng extract, offered with wishes for his good health.
(Photo: Provided by the Presidential Office, Yonhap News)
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