Filipinos wear red in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the worldNovember 22, 2017 — ICC Note: The Philippines will join the United Kingdom for Red Wednesday campaign first held last year. The Red Wednesday campaign is aiming to raise the awareness about Christian persecution...
The story of an underground Catholic priest in ChinaNovember 18, 2017 — ICC Note: Father Joseph, a Chinese priest from underground church, explains what it was like to grow up as a faithful Catholic in China. When he was only 15 years...
Vandalizing of chapel in Mindanao, Philippines sparks outrageNovember 13, 2017 — ICC Note: The Police continues its search of suspected Islamic militants who have vandalized a Catholic chapel in the southern Philippine region of Mindanao. The authorities believe that Bangsamoro Islamic...
Pope does not understand the Chinese Communist Party, says Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph ZenOctober 7, 2017 — ICC Note: Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen expressed his concerns for Pope Francis’ sympathetic attitude towards CCP as China and Vatican are on the verge of forming diplomatic relations. While...
Marawi: first Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral since end of siegeOctober 2, 2017 — ICC Note: St. Mary's Cathedral in Marawi, Philippines hosted its first Mass after the Cathedral, seized by terrorist militants on May 23, was liberated. The building was freed by the...
Catholic priest rescued from Marawi holds first Mass a week after freedomSeptember 25, 2017 — ICC Note: Four months in captivity and a bandage on his left eye did not prevent Father Soganub from doing what he was determined to do after his rescue –...
Rescued Marawi priest Father Chito Soganub wants to hold massSeptember 24, 2017 — ICC Note: Though there was speculation that he might have converted to Islam while being held captive by Maute terrorists, a week after being set free in Marawi, Father Teresito...
Chinese priest gets imprisonment for theft, supporters say he was framedSeptember 23, 2017 — ICC Note: Father Fei Jisheng was sentenced to 18 months in jail for allegedly stealing money from a church-run retirement home. His supporters believe he was framed. A source close...
Vietnamese Catholic activist Nguyễn Văn Oai convicted againSeptember 21, 2017 — ICC Note: Catholic human rights activist was sentenced again to five years in jail and four years house arrest as he led the protest for pro-democracy activities. Nguyen Van Oai...
Freed Filipino priest faces long road of recoverySeptember 19, 2017 — ICC Note: Philippine priest Teresito Soganub was freed after spending nearly 4 months in captivity. Government troops were able to rescue Father Soganub along with another hostage last weekend. Healing...
Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin under guard in a Beijing hospitalSeptember 11, 2017 — ICC Note: Bishop of Wenzhou Peter Shao Zhumin was abducted by Chinese government in May and since been under close watch for his underground church activities. He has not been...
Chinese Catholics try to stop the demolition of their church in Changzhi, Shanxi ProvinceAugust 30, 2017 — ICC Note: Despite the restoration work that had begun four months ago, for reasons of “urban planning,” local authorities changed their minds and started the demolition of the monumental building...
Government Troops clear St. Mary’s cathedral in MarawiAugust 28, 2017 — ICC Note: Philippines troops made progress last weekend reclaiming St. Mary’s cathedral in Marawi City. The fight between the government forces and terrorist group Maute has continued for more than...
Silence on hostage priest as militants flee Marawi mosqueAugust 25, 2017 — ICC Note: Although Philippine military was able to take control of the stronghold of Islamic State-inspired rebels in the southern city of Marawi yesterday, and rebels have withdrawn from police...
China church property dispute results in laywoman’s deathAugust 23, 2017 — ICC Note: Maria Fan Junying, a Catholic woman in Tianjin, died of cerebral hemorrhage on July 30, four days after more than 20 men armed with power tools attempted to...
Vatican envoy calls on Vietnam to respect religious freedomAugust 21, 2017 — ICC Note: Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli called on Vietnamese government in his recent homily to respect religious freedom and view Catholic Church as something positive instead of problematic. Although Communist Vietnam...
