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Four underground priests reportedly disappeared in China's Hebei province
Four priests from the underground Catholic Church in China's Hebei province have been taken into police custody for indoctrination, AsiaNews... Read more
China criticized for repression of Muslim ethnic group
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sept. 21 joined voices from Pakistan and around the world in denouncing Chinese... Read more
Pope Francis takes responsibility for China deal
Pope Francis took responsibility Tuesday for the agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China, noting that... Read more
Chinese region sought to demolish mosque amid crackdown on religion
Officials in an autonomous region of northwest mainland China intended to demolish a mosque on Friday, but were met by... Read more
Catholics are called to speak out against injustices, Hong Kong bishop says
The Catholic Church in Hong Kong is called to speak out in case of injustices, but it does not compete... Read more
Government officials destroy Way of the Cross in China's Henan province
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in China's Henan province is a popular pilgrimage site for many Catholics,... Read more
The Chinese village where Catholics are sceptical of a Vatican-China deal
As the Holy See reportedly negotiates a deal with the government of mainland China, some Catholic residents of a town... Read more
Chinese government official: No religion 'transcends nations'
A Chinese government official who oversees religious affairs said Tuesday that government restrictions on bishop appointments are not a violation... Read more
Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week
Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China. Read more
China, Vatican use 'diplomacy of art' to foster relations
Relations with mainland China have long been an interest for the Holy See, and the Vatican Museums have now partnered... Read more
China's president seeks more control over religion
President Xi Jinping of China announced this week that he wants to tighten Beijing’s strict government controls on religion in... Read more
How the US can protect human rights in China
The Trump administration should act to address “severe violations of religious freedom” in China, a bipartisan congressional commission said Thursday. Read more
Church leaders in China remain open to dialogue with Vatican
As the Catholic Church in China journeys toward a normalized relationship with the Holy See, one priest in dialogue with... Read more
Church destroyed, Christians detained in China's Henan province
Local authorities in China’s Henan province reportedly destroyed a Christian church building last month, beating parishioners who tried to stop... Read more
Cardinal Zen urges prayer for Christians in China
As Chinese Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Cardinal Joseph Zen has asked for prayers on... Read more
Why China's two-child policy won't alter its human rights horrors
The dark nature of abortion and choice come into sharp relief when considering the human rights abuses which result from... Read more
China consecrates first new bishop in three years
In mainland China's first episcopal consecration since 2012, a priest was consecrated a bishop in the cathedral of Anyang on... Read more
Vatican 'shares the sadness' of Chinese youth barred from visiting Korea
Holy See press officer Fr. Federico Lombardi said Thursday that “we share the sadness” of the young people from mainland... Read more
Chinese activist deplores Tiananmen Square cover up
Marking the 25th anniversary of the massacre of protestors at Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the human rights advocate Chen Guangcheng is... Read more
