Three 'underground' Chinese bishops remain prisoners

February 15, 2010

The Chinese new year finds three Catholic bishops of the "underground" Church still in police custody, with the faithful seeking in vain for information about the whereabouts of Bishop Jia Zhiguo, who was arrested last March. The release of two "underground" priests in the Zhengding diocese offer a positive sign for loyal Catholics.

 

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Further information:

• New Year in prison for the Chinese bishops. Two priests released (AsiaNews)