Hong Kong (ENInews)–Hong Kong Cardinal John Tong Hon on 24 May spelled out the difficulties the church in China faces today but said that faithful communities bring hope for the future. Speaking at a Mass at the Hong Kong Cathedral on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, Tong Hon said that Chinese authorities want to monitor the Catholic Church through the Catholic Patriotic Association (CPA). [ENI-12-0297, 266 words]

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