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Catholics in fear as Chinese authorities ban religious education‍

Communist authorities in mainland China are exerting a clampdown on Christian activities in the country, spreading fear among some church members about their long-term futures. Dioceses in China have been receiving constant warnings about a prohibition on summer camps and many local churches have be

Cardinal Bo: Myanmar is ‘a bleeding nation,’ people must seek justice

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon said the hopes that came with democracy have not been realized and, instead, the country is wounded and bleeding. In a 7,000-plus word statement, released on the feast of the Assumption, on August 15, the cardinal expressed deep concerns about the challenges faced by Myanmar’s people, reported ucanews.com. “Seven […]

First bishop ordained since Sino-Vatican deal

The first ordination of a bishop since the 2018 China-Vatican provisional agreement has taken place in Jining Diocese, Inner Mongolia. Fr Anthony Yao Shun, 54, of Jining Diocese was ordained at the Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral in the city of Jining on Aug. 26. The ceremony was held by Bishop Paul Meng Qinglu of […]

End to long-running church row in sight, Indonesian mayor says

A dispute which has seen a Protestant church in Indonesia sealed off for the past nine years will be resolved by the end of the year, according to the local mayor where it is located. The mayor of Bogor in West Java province has assured members of the Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church that a final […]