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The December 14 attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All was the second such attack on a church in the area in the past two weeks. The church is located in Aaaaz-Kiri, in Nigeria’s Kogi State.

Cardinal Chow dismisses claims of religious persecution in Hong Kong (Fides)

Posted on 12/17/2025 05:12 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

The bishop of Hong Kong dismissed claims of religious persecution there.

Recalling a journalist’s question during a trip to Australia, Cardinal Stephen Chow, SJ, said that “I don’t perceive any religious persecution here.”

“We can freely attend church, regardless of age; Catholics can run schools in Hong Kong and talk about religion in schools; Caritas Hong Kong offers a variety of services to citizens, many of which are funded by the government,” added Cardinal Chow, appointed Hong Kong’s bishop in 2021.

Oakland diocese offers $242M to abuse victims (NBC Bay Area)

Posted on 12/17/2025 05:12 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Amid bankruptcy proceedings, the Diocese of Oakland, California, has offered $242 million to settle lawsuits filed by 350 people who allege they were sexually abused by clergy.

“Everyone knows it’s not fair, everyone knows it’s not morally right, and everyone knows it is just plain inadequate,” said Rick Simons, attorney for the plaintiffs, who had previously rejected a $165-million settlement offer.