Analysis
For both Church and state, appeasement is a bad idea
Making concessions to the Chinese government with regard to the appointment of bishops could very well hurt the Church’s ability to be an authentic and […]
China
The Dispatch
Cardinal Zen: Chinese Catholics’ “continuous harassments…would take volumes to be narrated.”
I would like the express my gratitude to Cardinal Zen for agreeing to answer a few questions for Catholic World Report at this crucial moment in the history of the Catholic Church in China. Over […]
Clark on China
The Catholic Church in China: Historical context and the current situation
Chinese Catholics—“above” and “underground”—view themselves as part of “one suffering Catholic Church.” Will the Vatican’s present negotiations with China help or hinder those struggling to […]
Features
“The smaller cage is the better cage”: What has China to do with Albania?
The decades-long persecution of the Catholic Church in Albania by the Communist government provides a significant case for the Holy See to ponder. […]
Clark on China
“This is not a movie theater!”: A view from the pews in China
I have always preferred attending Masses for local Chinese Catholics while I’m in China; this is where the faith is experienced most authentically. In order […]
The Dispatch
The East, the West, and Simon Leys
A new book details the fascinating life of author Simon Leys, who may have been the last great Catholic man of letters. […]
Clark on China
Chinese Catholics who changed China and the world
The inspiring and little-known stories of Fr. Ma Xiangbo, SJ, Princess Yu Deling, Ying Lianzhi, Abbot Lu Zhengxiang, OSB, and Bishop Fan Xueyan. […]
The Dispatch
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Bangladesh
In a 58-minute conversation with journalists on his return flight from Bangladesh to Rome on Saturday, Pope Francis discussed the Rohingya people of Burma, evangelization, […]
Features
A Catholic guide to great books and films about communism
Not only do most young people not learn about the horror and evil wrought by communism, it’s not uncommon to hear seemingly well-informed academics, politicians, […]
Features
The Last Jesuit in China
Dr. Amanda C. R. Clark’s book China’s Last Jesuit tells the little known story of Fr. Charles J. McCarthy and the end of the mission […]