Tokyo, April 7, 2025 (AFP) - Unification Church appeals Japan's decision to revoke legal status

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The Unification Church said Monday it had appealed a Japanese court's decision to strip the sect of official recognition, in the wake of the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe. The Tokyo District Court issued a dissolution order last month for the Japanese chapter of the Unification Church, saying it had caused "unprecedented damage" to society. The Church, which was founded in South Korea and is nicknamed the "Moonies" after its late founder......

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