Five Martyrs, Four Orders, One Faith
Five missionaries to Japan — a Dominican, a Franciscan, an Augustinian and two Jesuits — offered their lives in 1617 as witnesses to Jesus Christ.
Results from Tag: 'japan'
St. Francis Xavier and the Divine Wind That Brought Christ to Japan
Thus began the reign of Christ in Japan, carried on the wings of his own almighty wind.
Pope Francis Sends Condolences to Japan After Shinzo Abe Assassinated
The former prime minister was shot on Friday while giving a speech in the city of Nara.
Japan’s Prime Minister Tells Vatican of Concern About Human Rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
The Holy See Press Office said the two also spoke of ‘the war in Ukraine, stressing the urgency of dialogue and peace and expressing the hope, to this end, for a world free of nuclear weapons.’
A Lenten Sacrifice in Shimabara
In his hatred for Christ, the Shogun Iemitsu acted as if he were possessed — and the Christians of Japan felt his wrath.
Japanese District Court: Failure to Recognize ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ is Unconstitutional
Current Japanese law does not acknowledge same-sex marriage, but does not expressly prohibit it either
Japan's Catholic Bishops Mark 10th Anniversary of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Japan’s Catholic bishops have marked the anniversary by praying for the dead and promising that the Church’s rebuilding efforts in the region will continue.
In Japan, Church Finds 16 Cases of Child Sex Abuse
In February 2019 Pope Francis held a meeting with bishops from around the world on the sexual abuse of minors.
In Nagasaki, Pope Francis Denounces ‘Unspeakable Horror’ of Nuclear Weapons
The Holy Father spoke of and prayed for peace at the site of the World War II bombing.
Tokyo Archbishop: ‘Collapse of Traditional Family’ a Challenge for Irreligious Japan
The archbishop's remarks came shortly before Pope Francis is due to visit Nov. 23-26.
