Hong Kong rejects bishops’ petition to free Jimmy Lai (AsiaNews)

The government of Hong Kong has rejected a plea by a group of Catholic bishops for the release of Jimmy Lai, the imprisoned Catholic democracy activist. The government described the “distorted words” of the prelates’ petition as a bit “to interfere in the internal affairs of Hong Kong,” and suggested that the petition amounted to […]

China tightens restrictions on religious education (CNA)

A new “Patriotic Education Law” will strengthen the Communist Party’s control over education, imposing new requirements on the educational activities of religious organizations. “The state is to guide and support religious groups, religious institutes, and religious activity sites in carrying out patriotic education activities,” the law states. All educational efforts must enhance support for “the […]

Abortion Defeats About More Than Politics

Darron Cummings Attendees pray during a Rosary Rally on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, in Norwood, Ohio. EDITORIAL: In response to the dismal election results this month, we must be prepared to work even harder and more creatively than we did in the past to proclaim the gospel of life.