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Chinese Communists arrest underground Catholic bishop again for ‘illegal’ Mass

Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was arrested after refusing to pay a $27,000 fine for celebrating a Mass attended by 200 faithful. His whereabouts and condition remain unknown as Chinese communist authorities escalate the persecution of underground Catholics.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Mar 11, 2025

China demands more ‘rigorous governance of religion,’ mandates Catholics study socialism

According to a state issued letter, the Chinese government has tasked Catholics and Christians to 'thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping’s Thought on Socialism,' especially 'General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on religious work.'

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jan 3, 2025Jan 3, 2025

Vatican renews its secretive deal with China for appointing bishops

The highly secretive and controversial Sino-Vatican deal lauded by Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin has been renewed for four years. It was launched in 2018 and has been criticized by numerous religious and political figures internationally.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Oct 22, 2024Oct 23, 2024

Beijing recognizes Vatican-appointed bishop ahead of expected renewal of China-Vatican deal

The Holy See announced that Bishop Melchior Shin Hongzhen has been recognized by the Chinese Communist Party government as ordinary of the Diocese of Tianjin, in what may be a sign that the Vatican’s China deal may be renewed for a third time this year.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Aug 27, 2024Aug 27, 2024

Vatican appoints bishop in Communist China under ‘framework’ of secret deal, but questions remain

There is a discrepancy between the Vatican and the Chinese Communists on when the bishop's appointment took place, leading observers to believe that the Holy See is once again playing second fiddle to Beijing.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jan 26, 2024Jan 29, 2024

Chinese bishop faithful to Rome arrested again by Communist authorities

Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was reportedly ‘ordered to take clothes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter,’ suggesting ‘that his situation is not promising and that he will probably be held for a long time.’

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jan 5, 2024Jan 5, 2024

Head of Chinese Communist gov’t-run church accepts invitation to visit Diocese of Hong Kong

Archbishop Li Shan's visit to the Diocese of Hong Kong comes after a year of Beijing's continued violation of the secretive Sino-Vatican deal.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Nov 4, 2023Nov 6, 2023

Communist China charges underground Catholic priest with ‘fraud’ for refusing to join state-run church

The conviction of Father Joseph Yang Xiaoming is yet another act of persecution on the part of the Chinese Communist Party, which has increased its crackdown on underground Catholics since its signing of a secret deal with the Vatican.

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Louis Knuffke

• Sep 22, 2023Sep 25, 2023

Underground Chinese bishop still missing after ‘illegal’ 9-month imprisonment

Bishop Joseph Zhang Weizhu was arrested in May 2021, along with 23 priests and seminarians, and has not returned to his family since.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Feb 23, 2022

The eery similarities between the globalist rhetoric of Pope Francis and China’s Xi Jinping

On examination, the leaders of the famously brutal communist regime in China and of the Catholic Church speak for one another regarding international affairs.

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David McLoone

• Feb 15, 2022

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Chinese Communists arrest underground Catholic bishop again for ‘illegal’ Mass

China demands more ‘rigorous governance of religion,’ mandates Catholics study socialism

Vatican renews its secretive deal with China for appointing bishops

Beijing recognizes Vatican-appointed bishop ahead of expected renewal of China-Vatican deal

Vatican appoints bishop in Communist China under ‘framework’ of secret deal, but questions remain

Chinese bishop faithful to Rome arrested again by Communist authorities

Head of Chinese Communist gov’t-run church accepts invitation to visit Diocese of Hong Kong

Communist China charges underground Catholic priest with ‘fraud’ for refusing to join state-run church

Underground Chinese bishop still missing after ‘illegal’ 9-month imprisonment

The eery similarities between the globalist rhetoric of Pope Francis and China’s Xi Jinping