Catholic Church in China
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Human rights advocates respond after Pope Francis says Vatican-China deal ‘moving well’
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about heightened restrictions on Christians in China after Pope Francis expressed hope that the... Read more
Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed
Pope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed... Read more
This is the prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World... Read more
Without mentioning Zen's arrest, Pope Francis says he is praying for the Church in China
Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer on May 22, Pope Francis did not... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes Vatican-China deal can be tweaked
In Part 3 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State looks ahead to the deal’s renewal in October. Read more
Authorities kidnap Catholic bishop in China, says report
Chinese authorities have kidnapped Catholic Bishop Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, according to a report by AsiaNews on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Read more
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
