A Supreme Court case about the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church raises concerns among Catholics too.
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Catholic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Zhaojialing Under CCP Attack
The village is a nationally famous pilgrimage site since the 19th century. Now, the Catholic signs and images are disappearing.
Belarus: Two Catholic Priests Under Trial Today
They were arrested on December 8 with vague accusations, part of a campaign to intimidate the Catholic Church.
Catholic Churches Suppressed and Secularized Nationwide
Although Catholics who refuse to join the Patriotic Church bear the brunt of persecution, state-run venues are also increasingly abused.
Catholic Nuns Deemed ‘Dangerous’ and Forced out of Convent
The CCP ramps up intimidation and persecution of Catholics who refuse to join the Patriotic Church.
Catholic Clergy Increasingly Subjected to Patriotic Education
The CCP pressures Catholic priests and nuns to participate in indoctrination activities, like visits to revolutionary heritage sites or classes on patriotic education.
Catholics Increasingly Harassed Ahead Vatican-China Deal Renewal
Some churches refusing to join the Patriotic Church are repurposed by the state, while others are barred from activities in the name of “epidemic prevention.”
One More Priest Tortured to Force Him into Official Church
Father Liu Maochun from the Diocese of Mindong, who refuses to join the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, was arrested and deprived of sleep to break his will.
Official Catholic Church: State-Approved, Hounded Nonetheless
Joining the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association does not mean that persecutions end: state-sanctioned venues are also harassed, unduly controlled, and shut.
Unregistered Catholics Told to Obey CCP or Face Consequences
As the Vatican-China Deal of 2018 expires this month, priests refusing to join the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association are threatened with more restrictions.