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Chinese Catholics plead with cardinals: ‘Do not let our suffering be in vain’

In a stirring plea ahead of the papal conclave, Chinese Catholics urge the cardinals to choose a pope who will defend the faithful under China's punishing communist regime.

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Anonymous Chinese Priest

• May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

China’s oldest Catholic priest dies at 104 after decades of Communist persecution

Father Joseph Guo Fude, China’s oldest Catholic priest, died at 104 years of age after suffering 25 years of imprisonment under communist rule and continuing ministering to China’s Catholic community into his 90s.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Jan 10, 2025

Illicitly ordained Chinese bishop tells the faithful to ‘listen to the word of’ the Communist Party

Bishop Lei Shiyin of Leshan is one of seven bishops in China who was excommunicated due to their episcopal consecrations being unapproved by the Holy See. The censures were later lifted after the Vatican-China deal was agreed.

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David McLoone

• Jul 8, 2022

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Chinese Catholics plead with cardinals: ‘Do not let our suffering be in vain’

China’s oldest Catholic priest dies at 104 after decades of Communist persecution

Illicitly ordained Chinese bishop tells the faithful to ‘listen to the word of’ the Communist Party