Disappearance of Chinese bishop is subject of congressional hearing

The disappearance – and rumours of the possible death – of a Chinese Catholic bishop was the subject of a recent hearing by Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. The prelate in question, Bishop James Su Zhimin of Baoding, was arrested in 1997. “We are saddened by the recent reports that Bishop Su may have... Read More

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September 12, 2018

China to regulate online religious activity amid crackdown

China is rolling out new rules on religious activity on the internet amid an ongoing crackdown on churches, mosques and other institutions by the officially atheist Communist Party. Anyone wishing to provide religious instruction or similar services online must apply by name and be judged morally fit and politically reliable, according to draft regulations posted... Read More

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July 28, 2017

China tells mainland media how to refer to retired Hong Kong bishop

Chinese propaganda chiefs have ordered mainland journalists not to describe outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun as the ‘emeritus’ bishop of Hong Kong, but to instead use the word ‘former’. Ucanews.com reported that the new terminology on how to refer to Cardinal Zen was part of a broader list of words and phrases to be ‘banned... Read More

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