Despite the agreement with the Vatican, China continues to arrest priests, nuns, and believers who refuse to join the CCP-controlled Patriotic Church.
Catholics
“Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin”: A Victory for Religious Liberty and Common Sense
Paradoxically, Wisconsin would have treated Catholic Charities less favorably because they do not only help Catholics. The U.S. Supreme Court put things in order.
Catholic Priests from Fujian Mobilized for “Patriotic Education” in Xinjiang
A delegation led by Bishop Vincent Zhan Silu, a CCP loyalist, went to the region to “see and believe” that all is well there and to preach “patriotism” to local religionists.
Brazilian Supreme Court Allows Religious Dress in Official Document Photos
A nun was refused a driver license since she insisted to use her picture in religious dress.
“Article 23”: The Secret of Confession Under Attack in Hong Kong
The proposed new Security Law will compel priests and pastors to disclose information about “treason” learned in confession.
Colombia: Constitutional Court Orders Removal of Virgin Mary Statue from Public Office
A Seventh-day Baptist woman had claimed the display of the statue violated her freedom of religion. Catholics announce a national protest.
United Nations Condemns Nicaragua’s Anti-Catholic and Anti-Religious Persecution
Noting a “systematic pattern” of cracking down on religion, the U.N. through two Special Rapporteurs asks to terminate the “arbitrary detention” of Bishop Álvarez.
Australia, the Calvary of Calvary: How to Steal a Catholic Hospital
The government is forcibly taking control of the second largest health care facility in Canberra. The real reason is ideology.
Shahbaz Bhatti: A Public Park Is Named After Him in Canada
The Catholic martyr of Islamic ultra-fundamentalist terrorism is honored by the city of Brampton. His process of canonization continues.
Nicaragua: Nuns and Opposition Mayors Out, Russian Troops In
The Ortega regime is not only a threat for human rights. Now it threatens regional and global stability as well.