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Catholicism in China
Pope Francis Creates "new" Diocese in China, Accepting Borders Drawn by Beijing
The Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis established the diocese on April 20, 2023, “in the desire to promote the pastoral care of the Lord’s flock.”
Catholics From Mainland China and Across Asia in Mongolia for Mass with Pope Francis
Catholics from across Asia traveled to Mongolia to attend the country’s first-ever papal Mass with Pope Francis on Sunday.
Pope Francis Praises Venerable Jesuit Missionary for Proclaiming the Gospel in China
Pope Francis dedicated his entire general audience on Wednesday to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China.
Vatican-China Deal "not the best deal possible," Top Holy See Diplomat Says
The Vatican’s foreign minister has said that the Vatican-China deal was “not the best deal possible” and that negotiations are underway to make the deal “work better.”
Vatican Says China Violated Terms of Agreement with Bishop Installation
The Vatican said on Saturday that Chinese authorities had violated the terms stipulated in its provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops.
Hong Kong Court Convicts Cardinal Zen and Five Other Democracy Advocates
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others were found guilty on Friday of failing to register a fund that helped pay for the legal fees and medical treatments of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.
Hong Kong Cardinal's Second Day in Court: Magistrate Rules There is Sufficient Evidence
On Tuesday, Cardinal Joseph Zen’s second day in court in Hong Kong, five witnesses were cross-examined and the magistrate ruled that there was sufficient evidence to justify a trial.
Catholic Leaders, Human Rights Activists Support Hong Kong Cardinal as His Trial Begins
As Cardinal Joseph Zen begins his trial in Hong Kong, a number of Catholic leaders and human rights activists have come out with statements of support for the 90-year-old bishop emeritus.
