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Jesus statue on display in historic city

A five meter high statue of Jesus Christ is currently standing next to a historic monument in Xi'an, provincial capital of Shaanxi. The statue of Jesus in a long robe with hands outstretched, imitating the one in Rio de Janeiro, is standing in the World

Officials order 'underground' cremation

Dismay at disregard for ethnic custom of allowing seven days before funeral

Population shift means more lonely old people

Elderly left on their own as families move to cities

Chancellor’s advice may inspire more charity work

Words of encouragement offer hope for poor

Detained Suiyuan priests released

Sources believe rogue priest may have betrayed colleagues

‘Underground’ administrator dies

Funeral for Father Lawrence Zhang Wenchang, 92, to be held next week

German chancellor visits Guangzhou

Merkel winds up official trip with meeting and church tour with bishop

Merkel to visit Guangzhou bishop

Prelate says he's unsure why German chancellor wants to see him

Officials arrest 'underground' priests

Fate of unaffiliated clergymen yet to be determined

Catholic businesses weather the financial storm

Bad investments drive many to bankruptcy

China dismisses Tibet brutality accusations as "distortions"

With journalists and eye witnesses unable to report on it, a violent clash between police and Tibetan protesters in Sichuan province on Monday has sent accusations and counter-accusations flying.

Diocese marks special anniversary

Year of activities to celebrate 100th anniversary of formal Catholic presence in Tianjin

Through a glass darkly - Church-state relations in China

Churchmen strain to refrain when talking with officials

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