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Bishops call for ‘universal nuclear disarmament’ on anniversary of treaty
The treaty “is another historic step on the journey toward hope, toward the light, toward a world free of nuclear... Read more
Catholicism and martyrdom in Japan: Church marks 400 years since Edo massacre
The small but devout Catholic community in Japan is built upon the witness of untold numbers of martyrs. Read more
Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki killed two-thirds of the city’s Catholics 78 years ago
Since the 16th century, Nagasaki has been an important center of Catholicism in Japan, initially evangelized by Jesuit and Franciscan... Read more
Ahead of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing anniversary, USCCB prays for peace
Just days ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, the... Read more
Pope Francis honors heroism of Japanese martyrs of Nagasaki
Pope Francis Sunday honored the many martyrs who died in Japan during two centuries of persecution, encouraging Catholics in the... Read more
Once hidden, the history of Japanese Christianity gains UN recognition
Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO... Read more
On flight to Chile, Pope gives journalists photo showing 'fruits of war'
En route from Italy to Chile on Monday, Pope Francis told journalists of his concerns about war, and especially the... Read more
