Catechism, Western Theology too Far Removed from Japanese Culture

Stephen Fumio Cardinal Hamao †

Function: President of Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant Peoples, Roman Curia

Title: Cardinal Deacon of St. John Bosco in Via Tuscolana

Birthdate: Mar 09, 1930	Country: Japan

Elevated: Oct 21, 2003	More information: www.catholic-hierarchy.org

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Catechism, Western Theology too Far Removed from Japanese Culture
Oct 04, 2004
Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao, the president of the Pontifical Council for Migrants, believes that the Church in Asia is "excessively Westernized," and argues that local bishops should be given greater freedom "to adapt to the country's culture."

Rome, Sep. 02 (CWNews.com, Sept. 02 2004) - Cardinal Stephen Fumio Hamao, the president of the Pontifical Council for Migrants, told the Italian monthly Jesus that while the story of the Gospel and the figure of Jesus are attractive to the people of his native country, "the catechism and Western theology are too far removed from Japanese culture; they do not touch the heart." Christianity has been presented to the people of Asia "in an overly intellectual fashion," and with "an excessively severe moral law," Cardinal Hamao argued.

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