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March 8, 2016

China's efforts to mold Christianity in its own image face resistance

Some experts suggest that by 2030, there could be nearly a quarter-billion Christians in China.

BEIJING - On a hazy Sunday morning, the fourth floor of a dingy gray office building in a far-flung region of this city is bursting with prayer.

In the Chinese capital, it’s not uncommon for church services to be held in Soviet-era office buildings. But the poorly lit, cracked-concrete dankness of this particular location cannot dampen the enthusiasm of this evangelical congregation.

Published in International
September 26, 2014

Pope Francis reaches out to Chinese president

To mark the 2013 election of Pope Francis, Chinese Catholics carry a crucifix on Qiku Mountain in Taiyuan, China. A Mass was celebrated at the historic holy place for local believers to pray for newly elected Pope Francis.

It may be the diplomatic equivalent of a Hail Mary pass, but it seems Pope Francis is serious about talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Not only did the Pope tell reporters as he flew home from South Korea Aug. 18 he would go to Beijing “tomorrow” if he had the chance, he has now sent a letter to Xi through Argentinian diplomatic channels inviting the Chinese leader to the Vatican to discuss world peace. 

Published in International