Kenichi Yamamura
Kenichi Yamamura is the chief priest of Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, where he emphasizes the importance of remembering the past and taking action to promote peace. He played a significant role in the recent restoration of the cathedral's twin bells, which rang together for the first time in 80 years to commemorate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Yamamura advocates for a message of non-violence and healing, urging people to recognize the profound wounds of history while working collaboratively towards a more peaceful future.
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Kenya:
The cathedral's chief priest, Kenichi Yamamura, told AFP 'it's not about forgetting the wounds of the past but recognising them and taking action to repair and rebuild'.
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Monaco:
Kenichi Yamamura, the main priest of the cathedral, spoke about the restoration of the bell as a symbol of human greatness and redemption.
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Lithuania:
Kenichi Yamamura emphasized the importance of acknowledging past wounds to work towards peace.
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France:
Kenichi Yamamura, the main priest of the cathedral, spoke about the significance of the bell's restoration.
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United Kingdom:
The chief priest of Urakami Cathedral, Kenichi Yamamura, said the bell’s restoration 'shows the greatness of humanity'.
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