Nov. 14 marked the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause for the beatification of Father Pedro Arrupe, the 28th superior ...

A giant white whale is swimming leisurely, its tail raised high, through a residential area in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, ...

The cause for the canonization of Pedro Arrupe, S.J., 28th superior general of the Society of Jesus, took an important step ...

Currently, there are 47 chaplains serving the 547,000 members of the Navy. As a child, Father David Hammond saw two options ...

Religious beliefs appear to be on the decline in Japan over the past two decades, particularly among males. That was among ...

ANALYSIS: The vitality of the local Catholic community is evident throughout the communist nation.

The Catholic Church unveiled the mascot on Oct. 28 for its 2025 Jubilee, a celebration and reflection that marks 25 years ...

Critics argue that the UN panel's call undermines Japan's national identity, sparking a fierce debate on gender equality and ...

The charity Barnabas Aid reported that 95 Christians were arrested in River Nile State, Sudan by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) ...

Cardinal-elect Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi asks nation to draw inspiration from Nihon Hidankyo, which won this year's Nobel Peace ...

Archbishop Rino Fisichella says the mascot named Luce is "created from the desire to enter into the world of pop culture, so beloved by our young people".