Japan’s record number of centenarians inspire the world with secrets to a joyful, healthy, and long life.
Adaptation -- or what the Church refers to as inculturation -- is key to successfully sharing the Good News of Christ, but tricky to implement.
The newly installed bell rings at Urakami Cathedral for the first time on the anniversary of the day the building was destroyed by an atomic bomb.
Organizers describe the pilgrimage not only as a memorial, but as a renewed call to conversion in how nations, communities, and individuals respond to violence
Pope Leo XIV suggests three helpful tools instead of the "illusory security" of nuclear deterrence.
The life of Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon can teach us how to combine the virtues of a warrior with those of a saint!
Archbishop of Tokyo Isao Kikuchi first thought an elaborate prank was being played, until he saw a video of Pope Francis calling his name.
The prestigious award has been granted annually since 2011 to outstanding figures in the fields of theology and philosophy, and more recently, artists as well.
The bell was donated by the son of a man who participated in the Manhatten Project, which designed the bomb, and funded by US Catholics.
The Old Cathedral of St. Joseph was the first Catholic church in Tokyo and predates the Archdiocese of Tokyo by 16 years.
Forced underground by persecution in the 17th century, hidden Christians engaged in a clever use of Buddhist imagery.
While 'Shogun' doesn’t explicitly depict the Kakure Kirishitan, the series offers clues to the broader religious climate.
Japan, a nation accustomed to earthquakes, is still reeling after a level 7 quake hit the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, causing widespread destruction.
Christians of Japan's Edo period faced fierce persecution by the shogunate, and Christian samurai would hide cross motifs on their swords.
People of faith can find much to appreciate and adopt in the 10 rules of ikigai, which encourages its adherents to lead a meaningful life.
The prelate began as a volunteer for Caritas in 1995, and now leads the entire charity organization.
Young Masako wanted to enter a Spanish convent, and a small town in Spain was determined to get her there.
