On April 21, following the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis on the same day (April 21, local time), Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, issued a message of condolence to His Eminence Card.

Prime Minister Ishiba held the 42nd Ministerial Meeting Concerning Measures against Crime at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On April 22, commencing at 9:30 a.m., for approximately 35 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan received a ...