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China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

20 Sep 2019
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WRN Editorial Staff

According to the Catholic News Agency H.E. Mgr. Antonio Yao Shun, was consecrated Bishop of Jining/Wulanchabu, under Papal Mandate. The government of China has in recent years treated religion as a threat...

Hong Kong Catholics Opposing Vatican Deal

17 Feb 2018
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C Barnett

They felt betrayed by the new agreement They also wrote an open letter to the Holy See warning that such an arrangement will lead to extremely bad consequences for those who are faithful to Jesus...

Vatican and China are Patching Up Dispute Over Bishops

05 Feb 2018
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Nathan Glover

The Asian country remains the last spiritual challenge for the Vatican As per informed sources, the deal could be signed by this May. If this happens, diplomatic relations could be restored after...

26 Dec 2016
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Elisa Meyer

Documentary follows the 2,500-year history of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Great Transmission is a documentary film that “explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge has made...

What is it Like to Be a Muslim in Cuba?

06 Jul 2016
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Alison Lesley

Islam converts are on the rise in communist Cuba. Cuba is one of the few remaining communist states in the world. Officially, it is a secular state. The 1980s saw an increase in religious freedom....

Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore

31 Jul 2015
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Hayli Harding

Photos adapted from: Didier Baertschiger and James Emery, licensed under CC BY 2.0 A unique look into the religious identities of Cuba over the years. A recently released survey of Cuba provided...

Old Yet Powerful – Taoism

26 Aug 2013
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Alison Lesley

Rooted deeply in the Chinese customs and worldview, Taoism is an ancient tradition of religious beliefs and philosophies that emphasize living in harmony with the Tao. The Tao, usually translated as "the...