Stephen Kim Sou-hwan

Stephen Kim Sou-hwan (8 May 1922 – 16 February 2009) was a cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Masan and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Seoul.

Quotes

• The most fundamental principle of legislation is to defend human rights. If a law violates the most fundamental right, the right to life, it commits a serious error.
  • Cardinal Stephen Kim: “A collapsed building can be reconstructed, it is not so difficult. However if the sense of values and dignity of life collapses it will be very difficult to restore”. (20 October 2005) Fides News Agecny