Any group or association of 10 or more people must apply for formal registration or a statutory exemption from the police within one month of its formation.
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(OSV News) — The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk …
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Houston conference highlights bonds of faith shared by Catholics in US, China
by James Ramosby James RamosHOUSTON (OSV News) — Catholic leaders, scholars, clergy and lay faithful gathered in Houston from July 31 to Aug. 2 for the 30th Biennial International Conference of the U.S.-China Catholic Association, …
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“Pastor Jin should never have spent a single day behind bars for peacefully living out his Christian faith,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.
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(OSV News) — While global issues of Iran, Taiwan, trade and AI are major topics dominating talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at a two-day …
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Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic …
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NOTRE DAME, Ind. (OSV News) — As President Donald Trump boosts his rhetoric on the United States acquiring Greenland, whether by sale or force, ahead of a gathering of political …
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As 2025 draws to a close, the plight of persecuted Christians around the world remains dire — and in many places, deeply forgotten.
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Trump, lawmakers call for Jimmy Lai’s release after ‘unjust conviction’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“He’s not well,” Trump said of Jimmy Lai. “He’s an older man, and he’s not well. So I did put that request out. We’ll see what happens.”
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Washington Roundup: High court to hear birthright citizenship case, OKs Texas congressional map
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Supreme Court on Dec. 5 said it would take up a case regarding the Trump administration’s executive order to end birthright citizenship.
