"The Japanese by nature struggle to express their feelings, even with the idea of not loading their problems on others. So, in this cultural context, a verbal message and effective closeness and solidarity on behalf of those who do not criticize, but only encourage and pray, has a great value."
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The Nuncio: "The visit of Cardinal Sarah is a boost of encouragement for stricken Japan" (13 May 2011) Fides News Agency
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Alberto Bottari de Castello
Alberto Bottari de Castello (5 July 1942 – 13 July 2025) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.
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