On the eve of Pope Francis’ visit to Japan, an exclusive interview with Yoshio Kajiyama, S.J., the Hiroshima-born former provincial of the country’s Jesuits.
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What it means for Pope Francis to visit Thailand, a majority Buddhist country
Pope Francis is coming to “the land of interreligious dialogue” when he visits Thailand from Nov. 20 to Nov. 23 as “a pilgrim of peace.
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Pope Francis calls on Christians to remember the poor, ‘the treasure of the church’
“Wearing the label ‘Christian’ or ‘Catholic’ is not enough to belong to Jesus. We need to speak the same language as Jesus: that of love,” Pope Francis said as he celebrated the third World Day of the Poor.
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Pope Francis is going to Japan and Thailand: Here’s what you need to know
It will be his fourth trip to Asia since becoming pope.
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Pope Francis names Spanish Jesuit as new head of Vatican finances
Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves, S.J., a Spanish Jesuit with a degree in economics as well as considerable administrative and international experience, will take over as the new prefect of the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Economy on Jan. 1, 2020.
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Vatican restates trust in Australia’s judiciary as Cardinal Pell set to appeal abuse conviction
“The Holy See acknowledges the decision of Australia’s High Court to accept Card. George Pell’s request of appeal, aware that the cardinal has always maintained his innocence.”
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Top five takeaways from the Amazon synod
What were the results of the Amazon synod?
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Synod participant: Women are already doing the work of deacons in the Amazon
Deacon Andrade de Lima, the son of farmers who grew up on the banks of the Amazon River in the Solimões region, said he is involved in the formation of pastoral workers in the region and assists the bishops in the implementation of their decisions.
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Pope Francis marks Jesuit social justice initiative anniversary
Francis said that “to follow Jesus among the crucified” in today’s world involves many tasks.
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Jesuits remember companions killed in struggle for ecological and social justice
They had come together, he said, to “celebrate God’s faithfulness in our 50-year journey and also to celebrate our faithfulness to his call,” as well as to celebrate Father Arrupe and the 57 Jesuits who “sacrificed their lives in the struggle for justice and equality.”