Lawmakers from both parties faced huge pressure to act against Park.

The bishop said contemporary society was "showered with random data" and often showed a "frightening superficiality towards moral issues."

The four-page letter offers a "pastoral reflection" on the challenges the assisted-dying law.

Pope Francis said the "richest experience" of the church operating in a way that is not strictly "top down" came from the two meetings of the Synod of Bishops on the family.

As of Dec. 6, the death toll was 36 and officials said that no additional bodies have been recovered.

The study reported 78 percent of parents believe they are good media and technology role models for their children.