Catholic Bishop and 10 Priests Detained in Henan
The priests, conscientious objectors who reject the Vatican-China deal, have been released after “legal education,” the fate of Bishop Zhang remains unknown.
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Colombia: Constitutional Court Censors Vice President’s Consecration of the Country to Virgin Mary
Marta Lucía Ramírez was sanctioned for consecrating the nation to Our Lady of Fátima to ask her protection against COVID-19—on social media.
Paris Commune, Still Alive and Kicking: A Catholic Procession Was Attacked
Last weekend, “anti-fascists” assaulted participants in an official Catholic event honoring the ten priests and the others killed by the Communards.
2022 Olympics: Crimes Against Catholics in One of Its Main Venues
China plans to host in Chongli, notorious for its persecution of Catholicism, most of the skiing events. Another reason to stop the Olympics.
Pakistan: Christians Beaten, Terrorized, 10-Year-Old Girl Raped
Christian villages experience “religious cleansing,” while several Christian children have been raped in Karachi.
Why the Indiana Payne-Elliott Decision Is Good for Religious Liberty
The court sided with a Catholic high school that fired a teacher who entered into a same-sex marriage. It is about freedom of religion, not LGBT rights.
Virgin of Guadalupe Mural Vandalized in Los Angeles
The incident is part of an alarming series of attacks against Catholic statues and churches in the United States.
The Calvary of Plorec-sur-Arguenon Will Not Be Destroyed
A court ordered its destruction in the name of French laïcité. Local authorities found a solution. An emblematic story.
Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan: Here We Are Again
Last week, another two Christians were accused under the notorious Section 295C of the Penal Code, which leads to mandatory death penalty.
