New suppression measures include the ban on pilgrimages and customized “political conversion” of those refusing to join the Patriotic Catholic Association.
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Suppressed for Not Joining Official Church
Accused of “holding illegal gatherings,” three Protestant house churches in the central province of Henan were shut down, police confiscating their assets.
Spies in Churches, Anti-Religious Patrols on Streets
On top of ubiquitous surveillance systems, believers in China must also be vigilant of government-assigned personnel who watch over them 24/7.
Stripped Naked and Photographed by Prison Guards
Two women, both members of The Church of Almighty God, share their memories of humiliation and torture while held in custody for their faith.
Even Travelers Investigated for Religious Infiltration
Municipal governments are intensifying measures against foreigners and anyone with ties abroad suspected of using Christianity to “subvert the regime.”
Bitter Winter’s Marco Respinti Receives Media Award at the Turin Book Fair
Our director-in-charge is honored for his contribution to religious liberty, as part of a day of events devoted to denouncing persecution and advancing religious freedom.
Henan Expands Control over Christian Churches
A recently issued document calls for the closure, repurposing, and strict supervision of religious venues, exerting personal responsibility on officials in charge.
Wartime Stability Maintenance for Navy Day
Increased surveillance of ethnic minorities and people of faith was implemented in preparation for the 70th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
Over 50 CAG Believers Arrested Within 3 Days in Shandong
A comprehensive, organized campaign against The Church of Almighty God is underway in the province since the begging of April, aiming to eradicate the Church.
Shuangyashan City Intensifies Religious Persecution in 2019
A report by the municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs details achievements in suppressing believers and outlines new, even more rigorous, crackdowns.