Catholic Church in China
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Pope Francis and China – attempts for a thaw?
Improved Holy See relations with China are a major effort of this papacy, with an ongoing focus on disputes appointment... Read more
China consecrates first new bishop in three years
In mainland China's first episcopal consecration since 2012, a priest was consecrated a bishop in the cathedral of Anyang on... Read more
A new step in thawing relations between China and the Holy See?
In a tiny victory for Vatican-Chinese rapprochement, China's government now recognizes seminary studies and allows seminarians to continue their education... Read more
Chinese leaders intensify push for 'national' Christianity
The Chinese government recently announced that it will increase its efforts to promote and develop a national brand of Christian... Read more
Relations with China affect timing of Matteo Ricci cause
Approval for the beatification of the Italian Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci, who ministered in China 500 years ago, depends to... Read more
With New Year coming, archbishop sees vitality in Chinese Church
Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Rome, and as he takes stock... Read more
Report finds Chinese persecution of Christians rising
A new analysis by ChinaAid found that persecution of Christians by the Chinese government increased in 2012, and focused on... Read more
Vatican spokesman calls China's suspension of bishop 'serious'
The Chinese government has suspended a Catholic bishop who resigned from the government-run Catholic association, leading the Vatican's spokesman to... Read more
Catholic couple's 'apostolic hobby' assists 1,400 Chinese orphans
For the past decade and a half, an American couple living in China have cited total reliance on God as... Read more
Catholic mom organizes 'virtual' race for Chinese orphans
After researching adoption in China and learning of the high rates of abandoned children, a Catholic homeschooling mother organized a... Read more
Vatican lauds ordination of China's missing bishop
The Vatican has praised the approved ordination of a Chinese bishop, who is now missing after announcing his split from... Read more
Chinese government ignores Vatican warning on bishop ordination
The Vatican is considering its response following the illicit ordination of another bishop without Pope Benedict’s approval. Read more
