China's Underground Catholics

A Grand Betrayal

by Catherine Lafferty

There are times when some form of public protest, no matter how small, must be made against oppression. Continue Reading »

The Vatican, China, and Evangelical Prudence

by George Weigel

Recent remarks by the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, have fueled speculation about a possible exchange of diplomatic representation between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China. Unfortunately, the cardinal’s remarks did not address any of the serious questions that have been raised about the evangelical and prudential wisdom of such an agreement at this moment in history. Continue Reading »

Only Francis Can Go to China?

by George Weigel

The Holy See's puzzling passion for getting a deal done with Beijing. Continue Reading »