Religion

Religion: Signs of rapprochement continue under Pope Leo.

With the official installation of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan in Fuzhou, the Vatican is signaling its intent to continue its controversial agreement with China.

By Fabian Peltsch

Johnny Erling: 90-year-old Dalai Lama stands up to Beijing

In his latest book, the Dalai Lama looks back at his relationship with Mao and other Chinese leaders. He never wanted to be used for their propaganda. In his stories, the Dalai Lama displays a remarkable sense of humor.

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Charm offensive: How China channels the anger of the Muslim world

Criticism of China's oppression of the Uyghurs and their faith is stirring in Indonesia, too. How the Chinese state leadership manages to co-opt Muslim organizations and spruce up its own image.

By Angela Köckritz

Ian Johnson: 'There is a sense of malaise in China'

Spirituality is experiencing a renaissance in Chinese society. The Communist Party uses this trend in an attempt to legitimize itself in ways other than simply creating wealth. To this end, it promotes popular religious activities previously regarded as superstition. Sinologist and Pulitzer Prize winner Ian Johnson explains the reasons behind this development for Table.Briefings.

By Leonardo Pape

Catholic Church: Beijing recognizes another bishop

The Chinese government has officially recognized another bishop. The 94-year-old had refused to join the state church. The recognition is also the result of a provisional agreement between the Vatican and Beijing.

By Carolyn Braun

Bishop Li visits Hong Kong

Bishop Joseph Li, appointed by Beijing, has traveled to Hong Kong for a visit lasting several days.

By Redaktion Table

Christmas between consumerism and religious struggle

Christmas is not just a consumer holiday in China, either. For many Chinese Christians, Christmas Eve is the most important holiday of the year. Since the pandemic, however, unofficial house churches have encountered more obstacles than usual.

By Fabian Peltsch

Kerstin Han – life in a Buddhist monastery

By Redaktion Table

Vatican allows Beijing to elect bishop

By Redaktion Table

Islam with Chinese characteristics

Since 2016, China's President Xi Jinping has been propagating a "Sinicization of religions". Religious communities are tolerated – but only if they are subordinate to socialism. Muslim communities are being "renovated" accordingly, for example, the Niujie district in Beijing or the Nanguan Mosque in the northwestern Chinese city of Yinchuan.

By Redaktion Table