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Series: Catholic Faith in China

Editorial

Jimmy Lai and Catholics in China

The Lunar Year, commonly known as Chinese New Year, starts on February 17, 2026, marking the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. This year’s celebrations extend from February 17 to February 27, with the Lantern Festival on March 5. It is a significant holiday for over two billion people worldwide, particularly in China and other East Asian countries.

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Fr. Antonio Carlos

WM Special

The Enduring Church

In a changed China, under a perfectly controlled and surveilled population, it might be hard for the Church to survive. A declining population, coupled with a decline in vocations, has significantly impacted the Church. Materialism and compromise appear to be the new gods.

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Paul Mariani | Society Of Jesus

WM Special

Jimmy Lai’s Freedom in Imprisonment

Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old religious freedom advocate in Hong Kong and founder of Apple Daily, once one of the city’s most outspoken newspapers defending free expression, is in prison for opposing the Chinese government’s control of its citizens. While being incarcerated, one of his personal reflections is to enter into communion with God.

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Henry T. Edmondson III | Writer

WM Special

Mary Help of Christians Protector of Chinese Catholics

Despite the Church’s lack of freedom in China, Chinese Catholics’ trust in Mary’s help does not diminish. Catholics still seek the protection of the Mother of God. To honor the protector, here is a brief description of Marian devotion in China.

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Gianni Criveller | PIMME Missionary

Frontiers

Breaking Silence Against Injustice

Some communities are forced to experience a broken family, suffer from poverty, hunger, human trafficking, greed and mass murder. Drowned by the evil currents of society inflicted by humanity, we must cry out against injustice or, by our silence, consent to it.

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Tony Magliano - Syndicated Social Justice and Peace Columnist

Insight

Human Rights and Catholicism

Everyone has the right to life, food, clean water, freedom, security, and to live free from harassment. All people deserve equality under the law and freedom from discrimination, especially from racism and marginalization.

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Fr. Shay Cullen - Founder and President of Preda Foundation

Our World

Catholicism under Vietnam’s Communism

The Catholic Church in Vietnam faced intense pressure under communist governance, seeking to subordinate religious institutions. Through resistance and reunification, the Church survived and reorganized, emerging as a resilient institution in contemporary Vietnam.

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Victor Aguilar | Comboni Missionary

Philippine Crossroads

Synod, Youth, and the Filipino Church

The Synodal Final Document challenges the Church to counter individualism and secularism in the community. For Filipino youth, making faith relational and relevant through participation and mission helps the Church transform itself into an open and inclusive “field hospital.”

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José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar

Hopeful Living

Three Valiant Hopeful Women

On our life’s journey, we look for models to direct us. Fortunately, we are gifted with numerous examples strengthening our resolve to proceed with renewed vigor.

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James Kroeger | Maryknoll Missionary

Young Heart

Man’s Best Friend

Animals encompass one of God’s much-loved creations. The Ark was built to save the animals and Noah’s family to start anew in God’s saving of the world. If you have a pet, you have more than a companion, but a good friend who knows the true meaning of loyalty.

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Maria Dolores Diño | Freelance Writer And Contributor