Japanese Christians lined up before dawn on Sunday to get seats at a Mass being ...
NAGASAKI, Japan - Japanese Christians lined up before dawn on Sunday to get seats at a Mass being said by Pope Francis in Nagasaki, where 27,000 people were killed instantly when the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Japan, effectively ending World War Two.
Nagasaki is also known for its “Hidden Christians”, people who went underground to blend their religion with elements of Buddhism and Japan’s native Shinto rather than give up their religion or be martyred for their faith during the 250 years when Christianity was banned in Japan.AKEMI YAMANO, 59, TEACHER
“I was here when the last Pope came as well. I think it’s unbelievable that I’ve been able to see two Popes in my lifetime. It’s like a miracle.”“This is the second time I’ve been able to see a Pope here in Japan, my heart is beating really fast. “This is a camellia sapling. If I can see him, I’d like to have him bless this. Camellias have been an important symbol to us from a long time ago. If he does bless it, I’d like to take it back to my home in the Goto islands and use it as a symbol of peace.
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