The wave began with the invasion of Ukraine. The Mongolians seek friendly neutrality towards Russia; they also send humanitarian aid to the Ukrainians. For many Russian citizens of Asian origin, Mongolia is a fraternal and welcoming country.
For the first time, since the appointment of bishop Stephen Lee, the celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China took place at a diocesan level, in the cathedral, in the presence of the bishop. The memory of the martyrs, Chinese and foreign, who evangelized China; the prayer to Mary so that Christians may face the new challenges of a Chinese society in transition. It is the duty of all Chinese faithful to evangelize China.
A few days after taking office, Mgr Stephen Lee Bun-sang spoke to AsiaNews about the challenges his episcopal ministry faces. They include gambling, Macau’s main industry, as well as the unity of its Catholic community. He also talks about the Jubilee of Mercy, relations with the Chinese Church and the evangelization of Asia. “The work of evangelization of Macau Diocese through history was important for the Far East. Now we have to rekindle that missionary spirit in the small community of believers of Macau.”
After the ‘Chinese dream,’ the party is turning to nationalism, the classics and Confucius. Once the archenemy, the great philosopher is now its darling despite its own corruption and lack of traditional values. The campaign has its enemies: the West and Christmas. Thus, shopping malls ban Christmas carols, and religions become tools to promote the Party’s interests, like during the Cultural Revolution.
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