During 2019, many Catholic churches were closed down for refusing to join the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association. Even state-run churches are suppressed.
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Catholic Holy Site Shattered, Churches Closed or Demolished
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Henan and a myriad of Catholic churches across the country have been harassed by the Chinese regime.
At Least 60 Catholic Venues Shut Down in Fuzhou Archdiocese
The clergy who refuse to be controlled by the state are harassed by authorities, subjected to indoctrination to make them join the Patriotic Church.
Reprisals Expand Against Catholics Rejecting Patriotic Church
To make all Catholics join the state-run church, CCP continues to intimidate clergy and believers, shuts down charitable organizations.
CCP Distorts Vatican’s Pastoral Guidelines
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.
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.
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.
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.
Party Uses Bribes to Break up Underground Church
United Front Work Department dangles money, corrupt business deals as bait to lure underground Catholics into joining the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association.
Underground Catholics Survive 20 Years of Outdoor Masses
A site of Marian apparition and papally-approved pilgrimage route was blockaded, yet underground believers persevere through cold and rain.