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Amid Hong Kong protests, Beijing cracks down on some Chinese Catholics Watch
The persecution of Catholics in mainland China is increasing after prominent Catholic figures in Hong Kong continue to speak out against ... continue reading
Online Japanese Catholics are looking for a digital shepherd Watch
In the age of mass communication, the Catholic Church is finding previously unimagined opportunities for evangelization - namely, over the ... continue reading
China harvesting organs from prisoners of conscience, human rights group claims Watch
The Chinese government is harvesting organs from religious and ethnic minorities, a human rights organization told the United Nations Human ... continue reading
Chinese churches made to replace Ten Commandments with Xi Jinping quotes Watch
Christian churches in China have been ordered to take down displays of the Ten Commandments and replace them with quotes from Chinese ... continue reading
Hong Kong Catholic leaders: Vatican involvement in protests unlikely Watch
Catholics in Hong Kong are continuing to participate in large-scale protests on the island territory, which have been going on now for over ... continue reading
Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November Watch
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November with stops scheduled in Tokyo, Hiroshima and ... continue reading
Advocacy group: Ill Chinese citizens grilled on religious belief before treatment Watch
As part of its crackdown on religion, the Chinese Communist Party is requiring healthcare workers to grill gravely ill patients about their ... continue reading
Hong Kong auxiliary bishop calls for 'Friday fasting' amid ongoing protests Watch
As widespread protests continue in Hong Kong, a local bishop is urging people to pray and fast for peace, while speaking up against ... continue reading
Why should Catholics care about the Hong Kong protests? A CNA Explainer Watch
Large-scale demonstrations have rocked the island territory since early June, when an estimated 1 million marchers took to the streets, ... continue reading
China's one-child policy with leave lasting damage, expert warns Watch
Although China announced it was ending its one-child policy in 2015, the effects of the communist regime's controversial measure will be ... continue reading