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An American Pastor Detained in China for Nearly 20 Years Has Been Released

An American Pastor Detained in China for Nearly 20 Years Has Been Released

By Eric Tucker and Didi Tang
David Lin, 68, was detained after he entered China in 2006, later sentenced to life in prison. Now he’s back in the United States.

Vatican Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic Church Is No Threat to Sovereignty

Vatican Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic Church Is No Threat to Sovereignty

By Nicole Winfield
The Vatican hosted the head of China’s bishops conference for an unprecedented, high-level commemoration of a 1924 meeting in Shanghai.
The Slow, Insidious Attack on Freedom of Religion in Hong Kong

The Slow, Insidious Attack on Freedom of Religion in Hong Kong

By Benedict Rogers
As Hong Kong’s basic freedoms have been dismantled, freedom of religion or belief – perhaps the last liberty still just about standing – is under ever-increasing threat. 

Chinese Catholics: Lent in the Time of COVID-19

Chinese Catholics: Lent in the Time of COVID-19

By Layne Vandenberg
How do Catholics in Hebei, China, maintain a strong community amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit

Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit

By Nicole Winfield
After a breakthrough in China-Vatican relations, speculation is mounting that Xi will meet Pope Francis this week.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Grinch China: Three Decades of China’s Problem with Christianity

Grinch China: Three Decades of China’s Problem with Christianity

By Bonnie Girard
A brief history of China's delicate dance with Christianity at Christmas.

What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan

What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan

By Gary Sands
A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei -- and China's Catholics.
China’s Thriving Underground Churches In Danger

China’s Thriving Underground Churches In Danger

By Eugene K. Chow
Some predict that by 2030, China will have more than 247 million Christians.

China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?

China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?

By Kevin Hsu
A closer look at a complex relationship amid talk of an impending rapprochement.

Why China Fears Christianity

Why China Fears Christianity

By Cal Wong
China's government is cracking down on the religion in a bid for control.

Will China Ever Embrace Pope Francis?

Will China Ever Embrace Pope Francis?

By David Volodzko
Can China and the Vatican ever reach mutual understanding?
The Boss Christians of Wenzhou

The Boss Christians of Wenzhou

By David Volodzko
Could an economic crisis in Wenzhou bring about dark times for China's Christians?

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