Japan, Vatican
Japan tries charm offensive on Vatican City

The Japanese authorities have asked the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to resume its collaborative work with the Holy See as a way for Japan to play a role in negotiations between Pope Francis and Xi Jinping. [...]

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