‘St. Francis Xavier and the Church in Japan’: A Stark Reminder That Religious Freedom Isn’t Free

St. Francis Xavier and the Church in Japan’: A Stark Reminder That Religious Freedom Isn’t Free

By Michelle Laque Johnson

When Pope Francis made his apostolic journey to Nagasaki, Japan last November, it was only the second visit by a Pope to this country, and the first in nearly 40 years. Nagasaki Archbishop Mitsuaki Takami had petitioned the Pope both in person and through several letters to make the visit. On a special...

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Dec 04, 5:30 PM ET; Dec 05, 2:30 AM ET
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As you continue to prepare to celebrate the Birth of our Lord, EWTN Radio will be right there with you! This week on Advent Reflections, Fr. Columba Mary Toman OP speaks about the theme of the Second Week of Advent, encouraging all to prepare spiritually for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. That’s at 9 PM ET.

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