Pope Francis concludes Asia visit, urges Christians to protect life
The great religions teach tolerance, harmony, and mercy, not fear, division, and conflict, he told Japanese youth
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Pope Francis pays tribute to Japanese martyrs
Pope urged the people of Japan never to forget their heroic sacrifice
Pope cites Church’s ‘apostolic approach’ to Japanese culture
Catholics in Japan are a minority, but this must not diminish the commitment to evangelization, pope tells bishops
Pope Francis calls attention to increasing rates of suicide in Japan
The pontiff told Japanese bishops that the lives of the country's young people need special care and protection
Pope asks youth to keep their faith burning
Without a firm sense of faith, young people can easily be swayed by the voices of this world, he said during homily
Filipino missionaries in Thailand accept pope’s challenge
Pontiff told them to find new ways in delivering the Good News
Pope tells Asian bishops to be servants, not managers
The pope told the bishops to be unafraid to take to the streets and come face to face with the people in their care
Pope tells priests, religious to find new ways to talk about faith
He urged local church leaders to seek new ways to transmit the Word capable of awakening the desire to know the Lord
Photos capture papal Mass attended by thousands
Tens of thousands at stadium Mass, a highlight of the pope’s four-day visit to the kingdom
