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Pope Francis Sends Video Message to People of Japan

Posted on November 19, 2019 by editor

Below is the text of the video message sent by Pope Francis to the people of Japan on the occasion of his upcoming Apostolic Trip, November 23-26, 2019. In the video, the Holy Father stresses the theme of the visit, … Continue reading →

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Pope considering adding ‘sin against ecology’ to Church’s catechism

Posted on November 16, 2019 by editor

Speaking to a group of lawyers on Friday, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is contemplating the introduction of “ecological sin” to the compendium of Church teaching.

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Catholicism in the Land of the Rising Sun (and declining population)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by editor

Japanese Catholics are such a small minority—less than half of 1 percent—that sustaining the faith throughout succeeding familial generations has been difficult. When Pope Francis visits Japan this November 23-26, he will be received by a highly resilient Catholic community – one … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Message for the 2019 World Day of the Sick

Posted on November 15, 2019 by editor

«You received without payment; give without payment» (Mt 10:8) Dear Brothers and Sisters, “You received without payment; give without payment” (Mt 10:8). These are the words spoken by Jesus when sending forth his apostles to spread the Gospel, so that … Continue reading →

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Our right to speak for climate justice

Posted on November 8, 2019 by editor

A few years ago, Pope Francis challenged those responsible for the well-being of the poor. He established the World Day of the Poor. It is a day that should be stretched into a week, a month or into a year … Continue reading →

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Tokyo archbishop: It is ‘difficult to find success’ on evangelization in Japan

Posted on November 6, 2019 by editor

Tokyo, Japan, Nov 4, 2019 / 05:05 pm (CNA).- Efforts by the Catholic Church to evangelize the Japanese population have frequently collided with roadblocks, according to Archbishop of Tokyo Isao Kikuchi, but the Church is still finding some ways to … Continue reading →

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Online Japanese Catholics are looking for a digital shepherd

Posted on October 1, 2019 by editor

In the age of mass communication, the Catholic Church is finding previously unimagined opportunities for evangelization – namely, over the internet. However, for the small minority of believers in Japan, the internet is far less connective. Much like their diocese … Continue reading →

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Japanese activists join global climate strike ahead of U.N. summit on global warming

Posted on September 21, 2019 by editor

Young people in 117 countries on Friday called on policymakers to take overdue steps against climate change as part of a global strike just days ahead of the United Nations Climate Action Summit set to begin in New York on … Continue reading →

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2019 Ten Days of Prayer for Peace

Posted on August 8, 2019 by editor

A Message from the President of the Catholic Bishops’Conference of Japan

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The trouble Japan faces with immigration

Posted on July 26, 2019 by editor

Japan is a country with a shrinking population. Due to growing numbers of deaths and declining numbers of births, Japan’s population is shrinking at a rate of over 400,000 people per year. The Japanese government is worried about this of … Continue reading →

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Pope: The poor show us the face of Christ

Posted on June 15, 2019 by editor

Pope Francis’ message for the Third World Day of the Poor was released yesterday. The day will be observed on Sunday 17th November. The theme for this year’s World Day of the Poor is: “The hope of the poor shall … Continue reading →

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Christians must offer real hope to the most vulnerable, pope says

Posted on June 14, 2019 by editor

The option for those who are least, those whom society discards, is a priority that Christ’s followers are called to pursue, Pope Francis has said.

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