Japan: A new beginning for the Wajima Church

In the Noto Peninsula, the Diocese of Nagoya witnessed the joy of the consecration of a new church in Wajima 20 months after a devastating earthquake razed the old one. As a sign of things to come, th ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka Expo visitors exceed break-even point

The cumulative number of general visitors to the World Expo in Osaka has topped 22 million, which is regarded as the event's break-even point, its organizers said Sunday. About 22,000,500 people had ... ( read original story ...)