Vatican officials have publicly defended the agreement with enthusiasm. Privately, they are more sober in their analysis.

One can compare the film’s Chinese nationalism to jingoistic American movies by directors like Michael Bay.

In a sermon, Hong Kong's cardinal warns against the clergy getting entangled in the political arena.

The deal may protect Chinese Catholics—but it also might muffle Pope Francis’ voice on human rights.

The attacks came ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations.

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has appealed to Christians and all people of faith “to pray for Hong Kong” following the imposition by China of a new national security law.