Chinese Party-State Tightens Noose on Religion

Christians urged to defend rights in China

Academic advises Christians to explore legal ways of challenging unfair treatment as a result of new religious regulations

China's religious clampdown sparks increasing concern

Catholics and academics warn that oppression started even before the announcement of new regulations

New rules tighten grip on China's religious communities

Academics fear the government will justify more repression by citing the rule of law

Major Vatican conference on priesthood planned for 2022

Five priests, two nuns among 10 kidnapped in Haiti

Kenyan bishops call on government to keep refugee camps open

All Catholics can be missionaries of God's mercy, says pope

San Francisco archbishop leads prayers for end to 'virus' of racism

New apostolic administrator appointed in Pakistan