The village is a nationally famous pilgrimage site since the 19th century. Now, the Catholic signs and images are disappearing. by Zhang Feng In t
Catholic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Zhaojialing Under CCP Attack
Official Catholic Church: State-Approved, Hounded Nonetheless
Joining the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association does not mean that persecutions end: state-sanctioned venues are also harassed, unduly controlled,
Unregistered Catholic Priests Pressured into Patriotic Church
As the Vatican-China Deal of 2018 expires in September, the CCP intensifies persecution of Catholic conscientious objectors through harassment and ind
In China, ‘Civilized’ Means Having Nothing to Do with Religion
Offering monetary rewards and praises, the CCP encourages communities to do away with religions to be named a “civilized village, town, or city.” by
Pope Francis and China: A Vatican Mystery and a Proposal
Allegedly, on July 5 a paragraph of a pre-written speech by the Pope where he supported freedom in Hong Kong was not read by Francis. To avoid further
Xi Jinping’s Quotes Replace Holy Images in Catholic Churches
Churches refusing to join the Patriotic Catholic Association are repurposed for cultural or propaganda centers, as congregation members are driven awa
Chinese Bishop Targeted in Church Detachment Strategy
11/13/2019 China (International Christian Concern) – Bishop Vincenzo Guo Xijin of Fujian is currently being pressured and pursued by the Chinese gover...
Churches in Hong Kong ring bells for peace
Churches throughout Hong Kong rang their bells at 1 p.m. on Sept. 1 to pray amid continuing clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police. ...
Catholic Church in Diocese of Yujiang Raided and Shut Down
Clergy and believers refusing to join the Patriotic Church cannot evade the CCP’s continuous crackdowns and persecution even in the most remote rural
Fuzhou Catholics Pressured with Force to Join Patriotic Association
Amid raids and crackdowns, clergy and congregations of what used to be Underground Catholic Church are continuing to resist being governed by the stat
The Catholic Church Between China and the French Revolution
A daring AsiaNews analysis of the cost-effectiveness of the 2018 Vatican-China Deal recalls the sad precedent of the Napoleonic attempt to subdue th...
The Catholic Church Between China and the French Revolution
A daring AsiaNews analysis of the cost-effectiveness of the 2018 Vatican-China Deal recalls the sad precedent of the Napoleonic attempt to subdue the
VATICAN SIGNS “PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT” WITH CHINA
Contrary to exaggerated expectations, the Vatican-China agreement has a limited scope—but is described as “the first step in a process” Massimo Int...