The priest, a symbol of the struggle for religious freedom and democracy in Vietnam is semi-paralyzed, but can speak and responds to treatment. He was admitted to the military hospital in Hanoi and is being followed by the chief of cardiology..

Riot police and bulldozers to remove a statue of the Virgin from a Catholic cemetery, a priest and his parishioners reported to the police for bringing the author of threats to a priest to the station.

State Department report on religious freedom highlights the problem. Whilst recognising improvements in Vietnamese government policies, it says abuses are still taking place, like the failure to return land and properties owned by Catholic parishes.

Local authorities had prevented all religious services, Christmas and Easter included, on the grounds that “there are no Catholics” in the province. About 500 faithful used to gather in private homes and basements. Police agents are present at the service, but only took pictures and taped those ...

The Authority’s gesture of openness in striking contrast to the theme of the seminar, dedicated to education in Catholic schools. Vietnam’s Catholics are banned from being involved in the educational sector.

The figure emerged during the celebration of World Mission Day. In Vietnam, this year, the celebration is intertwined with preparations for the Jubilee of 350 years of the Church in the country and 60th anniversary of the institution of the Episcopal Conference. And the Redemptorists mark 40 years ...

Another case of conflict over church land in a village in the diocese of Hue

Bishop Cao Dinh Thuyen was saddened by the violence against Catholics beaten and injured by Vietnamese police and thugs. Vietnamese ambassador's visit at the Vatican is heralded as Church support for the Hanoi government.