In the wake of the Vatican’s February summit on clerical sexual abuse, the Tokyo-based Catholic Bishops’ Conference will begin to investigate cases of abuse in Japan, going far back as 20 years ago.
Mari Yamaguchi - Associated Press
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At least 19 killed, 20 injured in knifing at facility for handicapped in city outside Tokyo
“I never imagined such a horrible thing happening,” said Chikara Inabayashi, who was tending his watermelon patch. “I was astonished, that’s the only thing I can say.”
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Tears, prayers as Japan marks 5th anniversary of tsunami
Five years on, the most heavily damaged communities have yet to be rebuilt. About 180,000 people are still displaced, including those reluctant to return to homes in Fukushima.