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POPE FRANCIS

Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 3, 2017
Pope tells bishops to have zero tolerance for sexual abuse 'atrocities' but critics see mere rhetoric
Pope Francis has told bishops around the world they must adhere to a policy of zero tolerance for clergy who sexually abuse children and begged forgiveness for "a sin that shames us.
WORLD
Nov 26, 2016
Pope Francis grieves, prays for late atheist revolutionary leader
Pope Francis said the death of Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro was "sad news" and that he was grieving and praying for his repose.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 26, 2016
Japan's Filipinos heed Pope Francis' call to action on refugees and climate
Pontiff's emphasis on mercy for migrants and warnings about climate change resonate with the community in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 9, 2016
During Vatican event, Pope Francis promotes 17 prelates to cardinals, adding to potential successors
Pope Francis on Sunday promoted 17 Roman Catholic prelates from around the world to the high rank of cardinal, including 13 who are under 80 years old and thus eligible to succeed him one day.
JAPAN / History
Oct 1, 2016
Religious reflections: Pope John Paul II's enduring legacy in Japan
The iconic pontiff's visit 35 years ago may offer some insights into what we can expect from a possible papal stopover in 2017.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 4, 2016
Pope Francis declares Mother Teresa a saint during Vatican ceremony
Mother Teresa of Calcutta, known as the "saint of the gutters" during her life, was declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis on Sunday, fast-tracked to canonization just 19 years after her death.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 1, 2016
Pope wants Aussie justice to play out before remarking on sex abuse claims against Cardinal Pell
Pope Francis said on Sunday that he will wait until Australian justice takes its course before taking a position on Cardinal George Pell, who is under investigation in his homeland over sexual abuse allegations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2016
Pope tells youngsters at end of Polish visit to 'download' a good heart
Pope Francis wrapped up his Polish visit Sunday with a huge outdoor Mass where he told young people to look beyond the instant gratification afforded by technology, and instead to try to change the world.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 7, 2016
Pope slams countries that talk of peace in Syria but supply arms
Pope Francis on Tuesday criticized countries that are arming the warring parties in Syria while speaking at the same time of peace.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 17, 2016
Pope's comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism
Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully realize it is a lifetime commitment, drawing sharp criticism from Church conservatives.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 2, 2016
Pope urges severe punishment for pedophiles as details of 2014 slaying of girl, 6, shock Italy
Pope Francis called for "severe punishment" for pedophiles on Sunday after new details emerged in Italy of the 2014 death of a 6-year-old girl who is alleged to have been thrown from an eighth-story balcony by her abuser.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 15, 2016
The pope should push property rights for all
When Pope Francis talks about protecting immigrants, he should also stress the importance of documenting property rights within countries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 8, 2016
Pope to tour Mexico's poor, violent parts, view Texas border migrant plight
Pope Francis will visit some of the poorest and most violent corners of Mexico on his first visit as pontiff, and will also head to the northern border to address the plight of migrants trying to reach the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 1, 2016
Pope urges media to play up the positive to counterbalance abundant 'arrogance of evil' coverage
The media should give more space to positive, inspirational stories to counterbalance the preponderance of evil, violence and hate in the world, Pope Francis said on Thursday in his year-end message.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Dec 28, 2015
Pope pleas for Central America governments to resolve fate of stranded U.S.-bound Cubans
Pope Francis urged Central American governments on Sunday to find an urgent solution to help thousands of U.S.-bound Cuban migrants stranded on the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2015
One God for Christians, Muslims and Jews?
If Christians and Muslims don't worship the same God, then neither do Christians and Jews.
WORLD / Society
Dec 22, 2015
In Europe, some heed Pope's call to succor refugees, others look away
One Catholic parish in Germany tore out its pews to make space for refugees. Franciscan monks near Rome took a family into their hilltop convent.
BUSINESS
Dec 6, 2015
Pursuing transparency, Vatican orders external audit of assets
The Vatican said Saturday it had ordered the first external audit of its assets as part of a drive by Pope Francis to bring transparency to its finances where millions of euros have gone unrecorded without any central oversight.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 26, 2015
Pope shrugs off terror fears, starts Africa tour in bid to bridge Christian-Muslim divide
Pope Francis called on Wednesday for ethnic and religious reconcilation at the start of his first tour of Africa, where he will address a fast-growing Catholic population and seek to heal Christian-Muslim divisions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 22, 2015
'Brotherhood of crime' to stand trial for Vatican leaks
The Vatican said Saturday it has charged five people over a damning leaks scandal at the heart of the Catholic Church, accusing the alleged ringleaders of forming a "brotherhood of crime."
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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