The bishop of Wenzhou Diocese, detained repeatedly for refusing to join the Patriotic Catholic Church, is under surveillance, forbidden to hold religious activities.
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CCP Intensifies Pressure on Catholic Conscientious Objectors
The auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Mindong, Guo Xijin, strong-armed again to join the Patriotic Church; rebellious places of worship shut down.
Pressure on “Unruly” Catholics Rises Amid Hong Kong Protests
Fearing that pro-democracy demonstrations will kindle the spirit of Catholics refusing to join the Patriotic Church, the CCP expands restrictive measures.
Catholicism in China Discussed at a Seminar in the European Parliament
Experts convened in Brussels to discuss religious persecution and the aftermath of the Vatican-China deal of 2018, one year after it was signed.
Catholics Face Obstacles on a Pilgrimage in Inner Mongolia
By refusing permits, blocking roads, and sending hundreds of police officers to control believers, authorities impeded the annual pilgrimage to Mozi Mountain.
September 22: First Anniversary of the Vatican-China Deal
Time for a sober assessment of the agreement. While it would be excessive to state that all Chinese Catholics oppose it, its application is problematic, dissident priests are persecuted, and underlying theological issues on religious liberty remains unsolved.
Missionary and Martyr: Father Friedrich Hüttermann (1888–1945)
The story of a German priest who became a key figure in the Catholic missions to Shandong before being killed in 1945.
Diocese of Mindong Catholics Face Further Retaliations
The CCP is pressuring Catholic conscientious objectors to join the Patriotic Church by using the Vatican’s pastoral guidelines as an excuse.
Catholics Increasingly Bullied to Join State-Run Church
Authorities are pulling out all the stops to shove “disobedient” believers under the state’s control: churches shut down, congregations threatened and surveilled.
Hong Kong Protests: The Catholic Factor
The Hong Kong Catholic Church’s past, present, and future—and decisions to be taken by the Vatican—weigh heavily on the fate of the protest.