Daily Archives: May 28, 2018

Remember the witness of your martyrs, Pope tells Japanese bishops

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jerry

In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urges his brother prelates to use the example of their country’s martyrs as an inspiration to continue their mission of evangelization amid modern-day challenges.

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Samurai martyr beatified in Japan

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jerry

A 17th century Catholic Samurai and martyr was beatified during a Mass in ‎Osaka, Japan on Tuesday.

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Child pornography charges increasing in Japan

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jerry

Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in 2017, the result of a large database of pornography buyers seized by Tokyo police last May. The database, listing some … Continue reading →

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