Celebrating the coming of Christ in Japan | Advent Around the World

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Fr. John Carten, SFM & Etsumi Sakaguchi

Fr. John Carten and Etsumi Sakaguchi share some traditions and memories, giving us a glimpse of Advent and Christmas in Japan.

Pope in Japan: Address to young people

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

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Pope Francis spoke to young people in Japan about bullying, prayer, celebrating life, and our need for one another. Read the full text of his address here.

Pope in Japan: Message on nuclear weapons

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

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Read the full text of the message on nuclear weapons given by Pope Francis at the Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Park in Nagasaki on November 24, 2019.

Pope in Japan: Homily at Mass in Tokyo

Monday, November 25, 2019

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Today, during his apostolic visit to Japan, Pope Francis celebrated Mass with thousands of people in Tokyo Dome. Read the full text of his homily here.

Pope in Japan: Meeting with victims of the triple disaster

Monday, November 25, 2019

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Read the full text of Pope Francis' address during a meeting in Tokyo with victims of the triple disaster which struck Japan in 2011.

Pope in Japan: Address to authorities and the diplomatic corps

Monday, November 25, 2019

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Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to authorities and the diplomatic corps of Japan at Kantei, the residence of the prime minister.

Pope in Japan: Message of peace in Hiroshima

Sunday, November 24, 2019

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Read the full text of Pope Francis' address given at a meeting for peace in Hiroshima on November 24, 2019, during his apostolic visit to Japan.

Pope in Japan: Homily at Mass in Nagasaki

Sunday, November 24, 2019

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Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King in Nagasaki, Japan, during his apostolic visit. Read the full text of his homily here.