Fox News • April 17, 2026 00:37

Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown

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Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.

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Human Rights Watch: China increases pressure on Catholics

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Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown

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Human Rights Watch: China increases pressure on Catholics

Überwachung, Reisebeschränkungen, Festnahmen: Chinas Führung übt laut der Menschenrechtsorganisation Human Rights Watch zunehmend Druck auf Katholiken aus. Betroffen sind vor allem sogenannte Untergrundkirchen. Von Benjamin Eyssel.