A file picture of a boy lighting candles at a state-approved Catholic church in Beijing. Photo: EPA A file picture of a boy lighting candles at a state-approved Catholic church in Beijing. Photo: EPA
A file picture of a boy lighting candles at a state-approved Catholic church in Beijing. Photo: EPA
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Chinese Catholics wary of suggested reform to government-backed church

Hong Kong cardinal has proposed that Chinese government sanctioned association should concentrate on social welfare

Topic |   Religion in China
Mimi Lau
Mimi Lau

Updated: 8:04am, 12 Feb, 2017

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A file picture of a boy lighting candles at a state-approved Catholic church in Beijing. Photo: EPA A file picture of a boy lighting candles at a state-approved Catholic church in Beijing. Photo: EPA
A file picture of a boy lighting candles at a state-approved Catholic church in Beijing. Photo: EPA
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