Pope Leo XIV Honors Korea's Sungsimdang Bakery with Special 70th Anniversary Message
Pope Leo XIV sent a special 70th-anniversary message to South Korea's Sungsimdang bakery, praising its dedication to fraternal solidarity and the marginalized.
A 70-year legacy of baking and charity just received the ultimate endorsement from the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV has sent a formal congratulatory message to Sungsimdang, a renowned bakery in Daejeon, South Korea, to mark its 70th anniversary.
The Pope Leo XIV Sungsimdang 70th Anniversary Tribute
In his letter, the Pope extended his blessings and praised the bakery's long-standing commitment to promoting fraternal solidarity. He highlighted their consistent support for civic and church communities, specifically focusing on the most marginalized members of society. According to the bakery's announcement on January 1, 2026, the Pope encouraged them to continue their "remarkable" philanthropic activities.
The message, signed personally by the Pope, was delivered by Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik during his visit to South Korea in late 2025. It's a rare gesture for the Pontiff to acknowledge a private local business in this manner.
A Legacy Built on Solidarity Since 1956
Sungsimdang's story began in 1956 as a small stall near Daejeon Station. Since its inception, the bakery has been famous for its philosophy of never letting a neighbor go hungry, donating leftover bread to those in need every single day. This ethos has transformed it into a symbol of local pride and social responsibility.
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