During the Mondoreligioni festival, Massimo Introvigne’s book was introduced by sociologist PierLuigi Zoccatelli and lawyer Francesco Curto.
Book in Italian on The Church of Almighty God Launched in Rome
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China
Officials: Village not “Civilized” if Places of Worship Present
The Chinese authorities have linked religious issues with the local governments’ performance in office, intensifying religious persecution.
Xinjiang Uyghurs Treated as “Terrorists”
Merely due to their ethnic identity, Xinjiang Uyghurs are subjected to surveillance and control by the Chinese authorities.
Catholic Churches in Shaanxi Converted into Community Centers
As an alternative to demolition, Catholics are told that their churches should be stripped of all religious symbols. Once this has been done, the buildings are declared “cultural centers” where religious activities are prohibited.
More Three-Self Churches Shut down in Henan
Authorities’ crackdown on Three-Self churches remains unabated: some have been sealed off or shut down, and believers have been subjected to violent beatings.
Anti-Religious Bounty Hunters in Guangzhou: The Full Story
Last week, several media reported that rewards were offered in Guangzhou to citizens reporting illegal religious activities to the police. Here is the full story.
Denied Medication, Believer Suffers Partial Paralysis
While in prison, a member of The Church of Almighty God, suffering from high blood pressure, was not given his medication, causing his condition to deteriorate.
Temples Punished for Not Worshiping Political Leaders
Statues and portraits of China’s leaders – former and present – continue to be placed in religious venues, in an effort to make them the only “gods.”
Coalitions Needed to Oppose CCP Propaganda: Lessons from Paris and Brussels
Protests in Paris and a conference at the European Parliament in Brussels confirm that the voices of CCP’s victims is amplified by coalitions.
Christian Takes His Life After Being Forced to Burn Crosses
“I have burned so many crosses. I betrayed God. What should I do?” These were the final words uttered by Wen Weiquan before he committed suicide.