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The unlikely hero of India: St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier is a patron saint of missionaries and missions who led an unlikely life of adventure and heroism. Read more
China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told
The Chinese Communist Party’s “ongoing assault against religious freedom” has national security implications for the U.S., a congressional commission was... Read more
Underground Chinese bishop who said his life ‘consists of speaking about Jesus’ dies at 90
Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo, known for his unwavering adherence to the Church despite decades of persecution at the hands of... Read more
USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) heard recommendations for addressing religious freedom concerns in China at an Oct.... Read more
Vatican approves auxiliary bishop for Shanghai
Father Wu Jianlin's consecration at St. Ignatius Cathedral marks a further development in the complex relationship between Beijing and the... Read more
China uses torture to suppress religious leaders, report says
China tries to exert total control over religion, according to a September report by the United States Commission on International... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new Chinese bishop for Archdiocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican credited the Sino-Vatican deal, signed in September 2019 and renewed for a third time in October 2024, for... Read more
2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis
Father Wu Jianlin, vicar general of Shanghai, was chosen to be the city’s new auxiliary bishop, while Father Li Jianlin... Read more
China’s new religious restrictions severely limit foreign missionary activity
According to the regulations, “collective religious activities organized by foreigners in China are restricted to foreign participants only” with few... Read more
Catholic democracy advocate Jimmy Lai ‘fighting for his beliefs’ during long trial
Jimmy Lai, the founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and a human rights activist, has been on trial since... Read more
Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional... Read more
Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more
Vatican-approved bishop consecrated in Beijing days after China deal renewal
Pope Francis has appointed a new Catholic bishop in Beijing following the renewal of the Vatican-China agreement. Read more
Vatican-China bishop deal renewed for four more years
The renewal comes days after a report from the Hudson Institute detailed how seven Catholic bishops in China have been... Read more
China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi Jinping
A new report details the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “exert total control” over the Catholic Church and other religious... Read more
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties... Read more
Vatican talks to China in continued Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the... Read more
Jimmy Lai remains in solitary confinement after Hong Kong trial delayed until November
Media mogul and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai will remain in solitary confinement after a Hong Kong court delayed his national... Read more
Top Catholic app reportedly removed from app store in China
Alex Jones, Hallow’s founder, posted on social media Monday afternoon that the app “just got kicked out of the App... Read more
Pope Francis praises historic council in China as ‘an authentic synodal journey’
In a video message to a conference in Rome, the pope noted that Chinese Catholics have endured “times of patience... Read more
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