Peter Pham Minh Hoang, professor at the University of Ho Chi Minh City is accused of activities aimed at overthrowing the government and of joining a democracy group. His arrest has caused concern and protests worldwide. Fears that the sentence has been decided before the start of the trial.
The bishop sent a letter to the "competent authorities at all levels", claiming the rightful ownership of the building. Yesterday a meeting with the local government, described as "a waste of time." The pain of the faithful for the continuing cases of forced evictions, despite a 2004 law to protect places of worship.
The Vietnamese priest has left the country at 18,, on a small boat with other refugees. Benedict XVI appointed him auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, sparking the joy of the Vietnamese community in Australia. Local priest: his example will serve to increase vocations.
Cardinal Phnam Minh Man writes to the Prime Minister, denouncing a gradual deterioration in the rights of the faithful. Draft government legislation stipulates greater State control, acting in an arbitrary manner in granting of the practice of worship. The concern of the Vietnamese bishops.
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