Although the Holy See has demanded that the CCP “respect” those who refuse to join the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, they keep being harassed and punished.
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Archdiocese of Fuzhou Clergy Struggle to Uphold Their Faith
Over 100 priests and the Archdiocese’s Apostolic Administrator joined the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association only after fighting for as long as they could.
Tianjin Diocese: Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen Forced to Join Patriotic Church
The coadjutor of the deceased bishop of Tianjin is threatened with the annulment of his episcopal rights if he doesn’t join the CPCA.
Catholic Church in Diocese of Yujiang Raided and Shut Down
Clergy and believers refusing to join the Patriotic Church cannot evade the CCP’s continuous crackdowns and persecution even in the most remote rural places.
Fuzhou Catholics Pressured with Force to Join Patriotic Association
Amid raids and crackdowns, clergy and congregations of what used to be Underground Catholic Church are continuing to resist being governed by the state.
Vatican Issues Guidelines: Joining the Patriotic Association Allowed, Not Mandatory
A new document clarifies the Holy See’s official position on the controversial question whether Catholic priests and Bishops “can” or “should” join the CCP-controlled association.
Catholic Pilgrimages Come Under Strict CCP Control
The striking cases of Ludezhuang, Mozi Mountain, Sheshan Hill and Niuyu Cross Mountain forced to recognize the state. We heard the voice of the witnesses
Indoctrination Classes for Disobedient Catholic Clergy
Forty-five priests from the Diocese of Zhangjiakou were forced to undergo “ideological conversion classes” to make them join the Patriotic Church.
Tension Escalates in the Diocese of Mindong
Amid ultimatums and threats to join the Patriotic Church, the Catholics who didn’t do so continue to resist CCP’s goal to take full control of all the dioceses.
Leading Dissident Catholic Priest Driven out of Church
Father Liu Quanfa from the Diocese of Zhengzhou in Henan Province was forced to give up his position after extensive persecution by the CCP.