December 26, 2023 / 01:38 PM
The authorities of the Chinese province of Baoding applied severe “security” measures to discourage the participation of Catholics in religious celebrations for Christmas, including the attendance of minors.
“Prohibition of children participating in the Christmas Eve celebration. Traffic controls and closure of businesses. Prohibition of displaying Christmas-related objects in university residences. These are some of the measures imposed by the local authorities of Baoding,” reported this December 26. Asia News agency.
According to the international agency, in the Baoding area, not far from the capital Beijing, “a large number of Catholics live.”