Abe meets pope

The Catholic Church has played an extensive part in Japan's history.

A beautiful moment ! . . . .

Spot on jerseyboy and sensei258 !

Surprised Abe didn't burst into flames.

I wonder if the Pope asked Abe why more Japanese aren't Catholics.

Nah, no need for such silly question from the man. I hear Pope Francis is a real people man, and would not question other believes. He cares more about religious teaching of the world peace, equality, hunger and poverty elimination, etc.

sensei The Catholic Church has played an extensive part in Japan's history.

Yes, indeed. Saint Francis Xavier is smiling - I'm sure God opened the curtains of heaven for him to see this. It is, indeed, a beautiful moment.

A world leader in its truest sense! A real message of peace to the whole world!

I wonder if the Pope asked Abe why more Japanese aren't Catholics.

He cares more about religious teaching of the world peace, equality, hunger and poverty elimination, etc.

Kenny76 -- well said. I hope Abe came away from his meeting with a greater sense of what it means to be a true "world leader", rather than just a politician. Leadership requires a true moral compass and conviction, not just doing what is politically or economically expedient.