The image, created by a Chinese artist and propagandist, shows a gaunt, hooded and witchlike woman — crowned with a... Read more
The mines “are often no more than narrow shafts dug into the ground, which is why children are recruited —... Read more
Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer on May 22, Pope Francis did not... Read more
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is scheduled to appear in court May 24, according to a report by the British daily... Read more
Cardinal Parolin said: ‘I would like to express my closeness to the cardinal who was freed and treated well.’ Read more
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and released on bail on May 11. Read more
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’ Read more
‘The arrest of Cardinal Zen sends a chilling message,’ said William Nee of Chinese Human Rights Defenders. Read more
The pope’s condolence telegram was sent to China’s President Xi Jinping. Read more
Benedict Rogers was told he could face 3 years in prison under the National Security Law. Read more
Two personnel moves have prompted speculation that the Vatican is changing its diplomatic strategy. Read more
Speaking anonymously during an online discussion, a Christian cleric in Hong Kong said he thinks it is likely that greater... Read more
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday, Dec. 16 banning goods made with forced labor in the Chinese... Read more
Jimmy Lai, a Catholic and prominent figure in the ongoing pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, has been sentenced to a... Read more
Chinese authorities have kidnapped Catholic Bishop Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, according to a report by AsiaNews on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Read more
The Chinese Communist Party is targeting organized religion as a threat – even seeking to “change” or “transform” it into... Read more
Catholic dioceses across China hosted celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) this year, while pilgrimages... Read more
Bishop Li was ordained July 28, after being appointed by Pope Francis in January. Read more
The city is filled with Catholic institutions, from hospitals to schools and universities. Read more