Hong Kong

Freedom and hope die on a sinister day for Hong Kong

The purge of an entire generation of democratic leaders has created a sense of bleak uneasiness

50 pro-democracy figures arrested in Hong Kong clampdown

Human Rights Watch says mass arrests remove 'the remaining veneer of democracy in the city'

Residents flee repressive Hong Kong

An exodus is expected to ramp up this month as more people seek refuge from tough new security laws imposed by China

Hong Kong releases democracy activist Lai on bail

Lai is banned from stepping out of his house, granting interviews, posting messages on social media

Cardinal Zen criticizes bail denial to Hong Kong media tycoon

Jimmy Lai was handcuffed and chained around the waist while attending court

Hong Kong's jailed activists hailed as democracy champions

Young protesters are seen as fighting for democracy, liberty and the rule of law

Hong Kong suspends Masses again amid fourth Covid-19 wave

Churches to remain open for personal prayers as authorities tighten restrictions

The hope for Hong Kong now sits in jail or in exile

Nothing that Carrie Lam has done is consistent with Catholic values, morals, ethics, conscience or social teaching

Hong Kong pro-democracy legislators resign en masse

US says 'one country, two systems' is now merely a fig leaf covering communist dictatorship

Hong Kong disqualifies four pro-democracy legislators

Extradition treaties with Netherlands, Ireland suspended after Beijing accuses them of interference

US imposes sanctions on four officials in Hong Kong

Cheung condemns 'barbaric interference' that includes travel bans and blocking of US assets

Hong Kong police arrest TV producer

Bao Choy worked on an investigative documentary about a mob attack last year at a train station

Vietnam arrests rights defender for anti-state campaign

India's top court dismisses bid for federal anti-conversion law

Nuns offer Filipina teenagers sense of family

US Catholic educators seek ways to tackle racism in the Church

Belfast bishop asks politicians not to incite violence

Young people help Philippine detainees secure better future