Tag: Japan
US bishops call for prayers to mark 75th year of Hiroshima,...
They also renewed calls for global disarmament of nuclear weapons
Donations for Japan’s Catholic aid groups dwindle due to COVID-19
Catholic aid groups in Japan are faced with dwindling donations, putting at risk its charity work for refugees and other foreigners in vulnerable situations.
Coronavirus prompts more Mass suspensions across Japan
Majority of Japanese dioceses halt public worship
Filipino crew members of virus-stricken vessel ready to go home
Philippines' Department of Health said 59 crew have now been diagnosed with COVID-19
More Japanese evacuated from China virus epicenter as death toll climbs
Infections have been reported in at least 15 other countries and, with the appearance of the first case in Tibet, in every province and region of mainland China
Sex abuse survivors in Japan speak out
Bishops’ conference has conducted various probes investigating sexual abuse claims since 2002 but details have never been made public
Pope Francis concludes Asia visit, urges Christians to protect life
The great religions teach tolerance, harmony, and mercy, not fear, division, and conflict, he told Japanese youth
Pope Francis pays tribute to Japanese martyrs
Pope urged the people of Japan never to forget their heroic sacrifice
Pope calls for international unity against weapons of mass destruction
In a world where millions live in inhumane conditions there’s no excuse to squander money on such destructive weapons, pope said