Tag: Religious Persecution
Vatican official calls for action on global religious freedom violations
Referencing data from the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, Balestrero pointed to the increasing oppression of believers
Aid group warns of violence against Christians, sees glimmer of hope...
“Over the past year, China and the United States have been working together to pressure Myanmar’s military dictatorship"
Hong Kong activist: Proposed law could worsen religious liberty, persecute Catholics
In addition to persecuting Christians, the Chinese Communist Party is accused of persecuting Uyghur Muslims and followers of Falun Gong
Tibetan monk who criticized China’s policies released from prison
There were also reports that Tsultrim was subjected to torture, forced labor, and political indoctrination while in prison
Chinese government attempts to rewrite portions of Bible, says US lawmaker
Rep. Gallagher stated that Chairman Xi Jinping is on a “quest to make the faithful serve the party rather than God.”
Chinese authorities re-arrest 61-year-old Catholic bishop
The recent arrest has heightened concerns among the faithful, who are uncertain about the duration and location of his detention
U.S. religious freedom watchdog urges White House to list India as...
US State Department defines a Country of Particular Concern as one that has engaged in or tolerated severe violations of religious freedom
4 Tibetans sentenced to prison for 2nd time for religious activities
They were detained until July 2023, when they were released, though it is not known why they were freed
Vietnam releases 4 independent Protestants after 5 days’ detention
Before releasing the Protestants, the police told them to stop practicing religion independently and not to study civil society
Gansu: World famous Xiguan Mosque is also “sinicized”
Xiguan Mosque in Gansu remained as the last important Muslim place of worship in Northwest China that had yet to be “Sinicized.”
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