Dong Chiem situation worsens: Hanoi archdiocese

Catholics gathered to pray outside Hanoi’s St Joseph’s Cathedral as the archdiocese accused local authorities of isolating Dong Chiem parish, blocking roads and refusing admittance to outsiders.

Campaigner warns on Vietnam religious freedom

Prominent British Catholic Lord Alton has called on Vietnam’s government to get to grips with hardline local officials to stop a “definite deterioration” in religious freedom as news emerged of more protesters beaten by police and democratic campaigners jailed.

Thai Binh bishop refutes govt cross ‘dismantling’ claims

Thai Binh Bishop Francis Nguyen Van Sang has denied Vietnamese government claims that the Dong Chiem crucifix was “dismantled” saying that “debris from the explosion was everywhere” as evidenced by many photos.