“The Way of the Gospel” is the name of the new pilgrimage route to be established in southern Japan, precisely in the places where the first missionaries worked and where the extraordinary experience of the “hidden Christians” developed.
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Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki – New Bell Rings for Peace
In the year marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world is closer than ever to a new nuclear holocaust. If it happens, it will be infinitely more deadly than the tragedy that brought us 1945. The scene of devastated buildings, disintegrated living beings, and people killed in seconds—the result of an energy so devastating that their shadows remain imprinted on the walls or asphalt of the two martyred Japanese cities to this day—will be replicated across the planet. And, in the end, no one will be left to tell the tale.
“Rereading the history of the two countries through the eyes of Faith”
The 26th Korean-Japan Episcopal Meeting, held in Seoul from November 11-14, celebrated nearly three decades of synodal unity. Bishops from both nations gathered for dialogue, prayer, and reflection on their shared faith, history, and future. The event emphasized reconciliation, fraternal unity, and hope, especially as they look forward to hosting World Youth Day 2027 in Korea.
Threat of a nuclear catastrophe
The recent meeting of states endorsing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons highlights global disarmament efforts. Japanese activist Hirotsugu Terasaki, representing Soka Gakkai International, collaborates with the Holy See to mobilize against nuclear weapons, emphasizing solidarity and cooperation. The story of Saint Agnes, whose statue survived the Nagasaki bombing, serves as a stark reminder of nuclear devastation.