NAGASAKI, Japan - The Latest on the pope’s visit to Japan (all times local):10:45 a.m.Is the pope “Kyoko,” or “Ho-o” in Japanese? Catholics also used both titles but adopted the new title “Kyoko” following the 1981 visit to Japan by St. John Paul II. The faithful say it includes the Chinese character that clearly shows that the pope is a man of teachings. Many Catholics actually call the pope “Kyoko-sama,” or “Kyoko-san.” Phonetically, “Kyoko” is also a common name for Japanese women. Japanese Catholics and others are braving the rain in plastic raincoats, some queuing up for hours to secure a spot for Francis’ Mass in the baseball stadium.

Source: thestar November 24, 2019 01:52 UTC