Japan crown prince attends memorial mass for Pope Francis

The crown prince of Japan attended a memorial service for Pope Francis in Tokyo, where he reportedly placed carnations at the site of the late pope's body after attending a modest but heartfelt event that included a portrait display and flowers from the emperor. The prince had previously expressed condolences via telegram to the Vatican, and this visit marked his first time attending a papal memorial since 2019 when he met with Francis in Tokyo. --- This summary captures the main points succinctly while engaging the reader.