Increasing numbers of Christians, but not of Catholics. Christian witness is key for Gospel proclamation
di Massimo SucciThe annual report drawn up and published by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs that “counts” the number of believers belonging…
Japan. Low-birth rates and the abortion pill: Kishida’s government’s controversial policies
di Massimo SucciJust like Italy – and probably at a higher rate than Italy – the Asian country is facing the problem…
Missiles in the Sea of Japan. Fiori (expert): “In an already highly charged area, it is best to avoid raising tensions.”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThere is tension again in the Sea of Japan. In the early hours of today South Korea and the United…
Japan: 400 years since the Great Genna Martyrdom, a “testimony of love”
di Massimo Succi“The years 2022 and 2023 will mark several ‘milestones’ for the evangelisation of Japan.” These were the opening lines of…
One thousand Ukrainians in Japan, an exceptional occurrence for a traditionally closed society
di Massimo Succi“We will accept Ukrainians with relatives or acquaintances in Japan, but beyond that, we will respond from a humanitarian perspective,”…
EU-Japan: strong condemnation of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Michel (European Council) in Hiroshima tomorrow to send “message of peace”
Elections: PM’s party wins majority vote amidst low turnout. The fight against Covid-19 high on the government’s list of priorities
di Massimo SucciPrime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito coalition party retain a majority in the Lower House of…
Olympics: Refugee Team to compete in Tokyo, 29 athletes from around the world. Mr. Bach (IOC), “message of hope”
EU-Japan: “green alliance” to face climate change. Cooperation on Covid, economy and connectivity
Mons. Joseph Maria Abella new bishop of Fukuoka: “Henceforth we shall walk together”
di Massimo SucciOn May 17, the new bishop, Monsignor Joseph Maria Abella, was installed with a Eucharistic liturgy celebrated in the cathedral…
Japan, the bishops’ document on the Coronavirus. Msgr. Takami: “To renew the fundamental trust in God”
di Massimo SucciJapan’s Catholic community is looking forward to the government’s decision after 6 May. The bishops, for their part, will evaluate…