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Global Church News - Scorsese’s Jesuit epic gets December US release Sep 27, 2016 Silence, starring Liam Neeson, is based on Shusaku Endo's novel about Portuguese missionaries travelling to 17th-century Japan - Inter-faith gathering honours Mother Te... [1]

MUMBAI -- In a country notorious for billionaire business family feuds, a 124-year-old Indian family conglomerate is aiming to break the mold without a whiff of conflict, as it puts finishing touches to a succession plan that would equitably divide f... [2]

TOKYO -- A religious power struggle rooted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is spilling over into Asia. [3]

TOKYO -- Located near the defunct Tsukiji Market, once one of the largest fish markets in the world, Tsukiji Hongwanji temple is the icon of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, which dates back eight centuries. [4]

KYOTO -- For many Japanese, particularly among the young, Buddhist temples are a place for funerals and periodic family gatherings to remember deceased relatives, and little else. [5]

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday that his ruling Liberal Democratic Party will sever ties with the former Unification Church. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

TOKYO -- Japan's government announced on Thursday its decision to request a court order to dissolve the scandal-ridden Unification Church as a religious corporation, following an 11-month-long investigation triggered by the murder of former Prime Min... [7]

Politicians have yet to put protections in place for vulnerable members of society Government asks court to cancel group's tax benefits following Abe assassination A year on from Abe death, government will request revocation of group's status Lack of... [8]

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[1] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 85% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Scorsese’s Jesuit epic gets December US release Sep 27, 2016 Silence, starring Liam Neeson, is based on Shusaku Endo's novel about Portuguese missionaries travelling to 17th-century Japan - Inter-faith gathering honours Mother Te

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-12-24 · 37% match

India's Godrej family aims to quietly unwind business empire

MUMBAI -- In a country notorious for billionaire business family feuds, a 124-year-old Indian family conglomerate is aiming to break the mold without a whiff of conflict, as it puts finishing touches to a succession plan that would equitably divide f

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-31 · 36% match

Orthodox church schism extends Putin's reach in Asia

TOKYO -- A religious power struggle rooted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is spilling over into Asia.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-12-13 · 34% match

Banker-turned-priest leads ancient Buddhist sect to 21st century

TOKYO -- Located near the defunct Tsukiji Market, once one of the largest fish markets in the world, Tsukiji Hongwanji temple is the icon of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, which dates back eight centuries.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-05-14 · 33% match

Buddhist priests and nuns are going pop in Japan

KYOTO -- For many Japanese, particularly among the young, Buddhist temples are a place for funerals and periodic family gatherings to remember deceased relatives, and little else.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-31 · 32% match

Japan's Kishida vows to sever LDP ties with Unification Church

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday that his ruling Liberal Democratic Party will sever ties with the former Unification Church.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-10-12 · 32% match

Japan seeks dissolution of scandal-hit Unification Church

TOKYO -- Japan's government announced on Thursday its decision to request a court order to dissolve the scandal-ridden Unification Church as a religious corporation, following an 11-month-long investigation triggered by the murder of former Prime Min

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-11-14 · 31% match

Unification Church and politics

Politicians have yet to put protections in place for vulnerable members of society Government asks court to cancel group's tax benefits following Abe assassination A year on from Abe death, government will request revocation of group's status Lack of

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2019-11-07 · 31% match

In India, Gods ‘Flex Their Muscles’ Over Scarce Land

CHENNAI, India—It has unleashed deadly riots and set Hindu against Muslim—now it is for the nation’s top court to end decades of discord and decide who owns the most contested plot in India.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-02-14 · 31% match

Sony seeks 'alternative opportunities' in India after Zee deal fails

TOKYO -- Sony Group says it will "aggressively consider any alternative opportunities" for expanding its business in India's entertainment market after a failed attempt to merge its subsidiary with local broadcaster Zee.

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