Pope Francis visited Japan in 2019 and met with those affected by the “triple catastrophe.” It was his last trip before the pandemic.
Pope Francis has officially confirmed his attendance at the final Mass of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary, in September.
The cardinal has been using social media to urgently ask for help and peace.
His remains are kept in the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome.