In South Korea, the leader of the movement has been excommunicated by the Catholic Church. In Hong Kong, it becomes a problem of police.
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Libya: Christian Sentenced to Death for Apostasy
It is unclear whether the anti-apostasy statute is still in force. To be on the safer side, judges enforce it anyway.
Godparents: Catholic Church Free to Decide Who Cannot Be One, Chilean Court Said
The Court of Appeal of San Miguel stated judges cannot interfere with Church decisions on these matters.
Nicaragua: Catholic Bishop “Kidnapped,” USCIRF Denounces Widespread “Persecution”
The crackdown particularly continues to target the Catholic Church, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says in a comprehensive report.
The Rediscovery of the Kakure Kirishitan of Japan
Hidden for two centuries and a half, Kakure Kirishitan, the persecuted Catholics, re-emerged in 1865. Bitter Winter offers the first English translation of Pope Francis’ document celebrating them in 2015.
The Vatican-China Agreement and Pope Francis: To Renew or Not To Renew?
The Pope is widely criticized for his statement that “the Agreement is good and I hope it can be renewed.” Not renewing it may be a problem, too.
Abe Shinzo: The Day He Offered a Magic Mirror to the Pope
While we continue assessing the historical significance and the legacy of the assassinated Japanese Prime Minister, his visit to the Vatican in 2014 is worth remembering.
James Su Zhimin: Celebrating the Birthday of a Catholic Bishop Who May Be Dead
The popular Bishop of Baoding would have turned 90 earlier this month—but nobody has seen him since 2003.
Bishop Cui Tai Still Detained: Will the Vatican Insist on His Release?
Only by making his liberation a pre-condition for renewing the agreement with China will the Holy See be able to end the prelate’s calvary.
Jacob Pius: Chinese “Traditionalist Catholic” Remains in Jail
A young Catholic with a sense of humor proposed to establish a traditional Catholic monarchy in a part of China. The CCP was not amused. He was arrested in January 2021 and is still in prison.