Catholic Churches Destroyed or Repurposed by the Government
To make unregistered Catholics join the official Patriotic Church, authorities throughout China harass congregations and clergy members.
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To make unregistered Catholics join the official Patriotic Church, authorities throughout China harass congregations and clergy members.
Places of worship are issued strict prerequisites to open their doors after the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. The primary must—loyalty to the Communist Party.
To implement its five-year plan to “sinicize” all Muslims outside Xinjiang, the CCP continues demolishing Islamic symbols and “transforming” believers.
Sanya Chams are part of a Muslim minority with a rich history and a unique identity. Now, the CCP has decided to eradicate it.
After destroying a church under construction, authorities issued a news release, claiming that the church was a “private building in violation of building laws.”
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