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Chinese bishop in hiding after refusal to register with Communist authorities
A Catholic bishop is China is reportedly on the run from state authorities after refusing to register with the state-sponsored... Read more
Mother Teresa Award given to group that exposed organ trafficking in China
An award named after Mother Teresa was given this week for outstanding efforts in social justice to a U.S.-based non-profit... Read more
Chinese authorities offer land for new church after demolition protest
Chinese authorities have offered a compensation to a Catholic community for the destruction of their church. The offer comes after... Read more
Hong Kong court says redefining marriage is beyond its authority
A court in Hong Kong has ruled against the recognition of same-sex partnerships, upholding the government’s policy of not recognizing... Read more
Anything that threatens Communism is a target, Chinese human rights advocate says
Human rights lawyer and former political prisoner Chen Guangcheng said Wednesday that “anything that threatens Communist power will be a target for... Read more
US blacklists Chinese groups over repression of Uighurs
The US Commerce Department on Monday added 28 Chinese organizations to a blacklist barring them from buying products from US... Read more
At Vatican, Secretary Mike Pompeo highlights Chinese religious freedom violations
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke out Wednesday about China’s religious freedom violations during a visit to the Vatican. Read more
China marks 70 years of communism and human rights abuses
On Tuesday, the People’s Republic of China marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country’s communist regime. While... Read more
Amid Hong Kong protests, Beijing cracks down on some Chinese Catholics
The persecution of Catholics in mainland China is increasing after prominent Catholic figures in Hong Kong continue to speak out... Read more
China harvesting organs from prisoners of conscience, human rights group claims
The Chinese government is harvesting organs from religious and ethnic minorities, a human rights organization told the United Nations Human... Read more
International reactions to Chinese detention of Muslims remain mixed
As China's detention of Muslims of the country's northwest in re-education camps continues, few countries are openly denouncing the practice... Read more
Chinese churches made to replace Ten Commandments with Xi Jinping quotes
Christian churches in China have been ordered to take down displays of the Ten Commandments and replace them with quotes... Read more
Student leader: Withdrawal of Hong Kong extradition bill not enough to quell protests
Despite Hong Kong’s chief executive announcing that she will withdraw a controversial extradition bill, protests are continuing, with demonstrators demanding... Read more
Hong Kong auxiliary bishop calls for ‘Friday fasting’ amid ongoing protests
As widespread protests continue in Hong Kong, a local bishop is urging people to pray and fast for peace, while... Read more
Advocacy group: Ill Chinese citizens grilled on religious belief before treatment
As part of its crackdown on religion, the Chinese Communist Party is requiring healthcare workers to grill gravely ill patients... Read more
China’s one-child policy will leave lasting damage, expert warns
Although China announced it was ending its one-child policy in 2015, the effects of the communist regime’s controversial measure will... Read more
First Chinese bishop consecrated after Vatican-China deal
A new bishop was consecrated Monday in Inner Mongolia, China, becoming the first bishop to be consecrated in the country... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests
As massive protests continue in Hong Kong, one student leader says Catholics have an important role to play in encouraging... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics should take 'major role' in peaceful protests
The acting president of the Hong Kong Federation of Catholic Students told CNA this week that he would like to... Read more
Hong Kong university students protest extradition proposal
Catholics university students in Hong Kong are joining their voices to the widespread protests against a now-suspended proposal to permit... Read more
