Tag: Catholics in Hong Kong

Beijing has in recent years tightened control over the island territory and cracked down on dissent

A devout Catholic and media magnate, Jimmy Lai, 74, of Hong Kong has been arrested numerous times for his pro-democracy activism

The priest said many Christian leaders are reluctant to speak out against the CCP’s actions for fear of being detained

The videos, which were posted online with Chinese subtitles, have been viewed thousands of times, less than 24 hours after its release

The cleric said the Chinese Communist Party appears to be using ideological tactics to chip away at the freedom of religion in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai has been imprisoned for 10 months in Hong Kong, having long supported the pro-democracy movement there

The incoming bishop will need to address differences among Catholics in Hong Kong, heightened by varying reactions to the protest movement

“It is not because I am afraid, but, I think, I believe that prudence is also a virtue,” said Bishop-elect Stephen Chow

It was seen as a long-delayed appointment that comes amid Sino-Vatican frictions and growing Western concern over human rights