Catholic Church in China
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How the Chinese Communist Party sees organized religion
The Chinese Communist Party is targeting organized religion as a threat – even seeking to “change” or “transform” it into... Read more
New Wuhan bishop consecrated under terms of Vatican-China deal
He is the sixth bishop to be consecrated under the deal signed in 2018. Read more
Catholics in China told to celebrate communist party and forgo Marian pilgrimage
Catholic dioceses across China hosted celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) this year, while pilgrimages... Read more
Wave of arrests in Hong Kong targets pro-democracy politicians, activists
Police in Hong Kong arrested more than 50 people Wednesday for apparent violations of a China-imposed “national security law”— the... Read more
Underground Catholic bishop dies in China
According to the Catholic outlet AsiaNews, headquartered in Rome, Bishop Andrea Han Jingtao, 99, one of the most revered leaders... Read more
Zen challenges Parolin over China deal claims
Cardinal Joseph Zen has rejected claims that the 2018 Vatican-China deal was approved in draft form by Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Chinese bishop resigns as deadline for renewing Vatican deal nears
Ahead of the expected renewal of the Vatican-China deal this month, the former underground bishop of Mindong has announced his... Read more
Vatican official hails ‘positive’ results of China deal amid report that Holy See delegation is heading to Beijing
A Vatican official hailed the “positive” results of the Holy See’s provisional agreement with China Tuesday amid reports that a... Read more
China restates ‘one China’ policy on Taiwan in question on Vatican talks
A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has underscored the country’s insistence that Taiwan not be recognized as... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Church is losing ‘credibility’ to evangelize China
The former Bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, has warned that the Church’s efforts to negotiate an extension... Read more
Analysis: China and the Vatican - What if the US recognizes Taiwan?
A dramatic diplomatic maneuver from the Trump administration could strengthen Rome’s hand with China, and rebalance the relationship between all... Read more
US Commission: Vatican-China deal should focus on religious freedom
Religious freedom must be the result of any renewed Vatican agreement with China, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Vatican-China deal can help ‘normalize life of the Church’
The Vatican expects to renew its interim deal with China on the appointment of bishops, as part of efforts to... Read more
Analysis: The art of China’s Vatican deal
While the last two years have failed to deliver any measurable progress on the Vatican’s priorities, the status quo of... Read more
Hong Kong cardinal warns priests to ‘watch your language’ in homilies
The leader of the Diocese of Hong Kong has written to all the clergy telling them to avoid politics in... Read more
Analysis: Is Vatican silence on China strategic?
The Holy See faces mounting criticism for its silence on human rights abuses in China ahead of the expected renewal... Read more
HK diocese promotes 'national identity', security law in Catholic schools
The Diocese of Hong Kong has told Catholic schools told to promote the provisions of the new National Security Law to students,... Read more
HK Catholic activists arrested, US lawmakers sanctioned in China crackdown
Chinese authorities arrested pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and imposed new sanctions on American lawmakers August 10, as part of... Read more
Cardinals condemn China’s ‘potential genocide’ of Uyghurs
The Chinese government’s treatment of Uyghurs is “one of the most egregious human tragedies since the Holocaust,” two Asian cardinals... Read more
Chinese bishop denies government has plans to demolish cathedral
A Catholic bishop in China has denied that the government plans to tear down his cathedral, after local Catholics expressed... Read more
