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Hong Kong extradition bill could further endanger Christians, advocates say
Though a proposed change to extradition laws in Hong Kong is on hold for now, Christian leaders and advocacy groups... Read more
US religious freedom ambassador laments widespread silence on Uyghurs
Islamic countries should be more vocal in criticizing China's mistreatment of the Uyghurs, a Muslim ethnoreligious group, the US ambassador-at-large... Read more
China's technological controls keep Christians under constant surveillance
As the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests approaches, the Chinese Communist Party is utilizing authoritarian tactics old and... Read more
How China uses technology to repress Uyghurs
Government-run social media and facial recognition technology are being used to help monitor and detain Muslims in China's Xinjiang Uygur... Read more
This Protestant pastor has been detained in China since December
Wang Yi and more than 100 members of his congregation were detained in China's Sichuan province in early December. Some... Read more
China's crackdown on Christians continues
A campaign by the Chinese government to 'Sinicize' religion is ongoing, with detention and indoctrination of Muslims in the far... Read more
Hong Kong bishop dies at age 73
Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung of Hong Kong died in hospital Thursday at the age of 73, after suffering liver failure... Read more
Underground bishop in China reported missing
A Vatican-appointed Chinese bishop has reportedly been taken into custody by the government and is undergoing “isolation and indoctrination.” Read more
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
Vatican signs deal with China on bishop appointments
An expected agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops was signed... 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
Taiwan's bishops gather at the Vatican for first time in 10 years
The bishops of the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan, arrived in Rome earlier this week ahead of meetings... 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
With lifelong rule by Xi Jinping, how will Christians fare in China?
This month’s meeting of China’s National People’s Congress, convened March 5, will likely confirm a constitutional change eliminating term limits... Read more
