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Japanese Church releases theme song for Pope’s visit

Nov 08, 2019

“Protect All Life” is the theme and logo of the visit of Pope Francis to Japan, 23 to 26 November. Japanese bishops have now released the theme song of the visit.
No nukes: Pope expected to take aim at new arms race during Japan trip

Nov 08, 2019

Pope Francis' top aide made no secret of what will be on the pope's mind when he visits Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 24: "the total elimination of nuclear weapons."
For Bishop Tschang, the Pope's visit will boost the mission among Thais

Nov 06, 2019

The pontiff will be in Thailand from 20 to 23 November. For the apostolic nuncio, “He is coming to spur us on to build a society capable of true human values.” The local population is looking forward to his message of peace, mercy and harmony. The Pope is seen as a spiritual leader for all humanity, no more only as the head of the Catholic Church.
Great joy and expectation in Thailand for Pope’s visit

Nov 05, 2019

Pope Francis is making his 4th pastoral visit to Asia later this month. His upcoming 32nd Apostolic Journey, November 20 to 26, is taking him to Thailand and Japan. Italian priest Father Rafaelle Sandonà, a missionary in Thailand, speaks about what the papal visit means to the country.
Pope Francis to meet victims of Japan's 2011 'triple disaster'

Oct 31, 2019

Pope Francis’ three-day visit to Japan in November will include a meeting with people affected by the country’s “triple disaster,” when a major earthquake and subsequent tsunami on March 11, 2011 triggered a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Vatican publishes updated schedule for papal trip to Thailand, Japan

Oct 29, 2019

The Holy See Press Office on Monday published an updated version of Pope Francis’ itinerary for his Apostolic Visit to Thailand and Japan in November.
Papal trip to Thailand and Japan from November 19 to 26

Oct 03, 2019

Next November, Pope Francis will return to Asia for an apostolic journey to Thailand (20-23) and Japan (23-26).
Pope Francis in Thailand, Japan - in the footsteps of John Paul II

Sep 14, 2019

Pope Francis is dedicating the 32nd apostolic journey of his pontificate to Thailand and Japan, 19 to 26 November., 2019. Pope St. John Paul II visited Japan 38 years ago, and Thailand 35 years ago.
Pope Francis and Japan: A wish come true

Sep 14, 2019

The Holy See Press Office announcement of the Apostolic Journey to Japan in November is a wish come true for Pope Francis who wanted to visit the country as a missionary when he was a young Jesuit.
Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November

Sep 14, 2019

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan from 19 to 26 November. He will be the second Pope to visit these two Asian countries, after Pope John Paul II.