Japanese court reaffirms natural marriage, creating new tensions in Japan’s LGBT debate

Dec 09, 2025 18:19

the union of a man and a woman—remains fully compatible with the country’s postwar Constitution.

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Japanese court reaffirms natural marriage, creating new tensions in Japan’s LGBT debate

In defense of the Virgin Mary? International Marian Association against document by Cardinal Fernández and Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Polish bishops speak out against attacks on the legacy and figure of Saint John Paul II

For the third time and in the midst of war, the president of Ukraine meets with Pope Leo XIV