Vinh: amid threats and attacks, 50 thousand Catholics pray for release of the two parishioners

asia newsJ.B. An Dang | Asia News
10/8/2013

Hanoi – Vietnamese Catholics have responded with prayer to threats and attacks by the media, state and army of Hanoi. For a few weeks, thousands of police, members of the communist student youth soldiers and paramilitary organizations have been carrying out a series of anti -riot military exercises. Meanwhile , the government media continue their smear campaign against the diocese of Vinh, in the north , fighting for the respect of religious freedom and the release of two parishioners for months in prison without trial or having committed any crime. This past weekend, as has happened on several occasions in September, the local Catholic community gathered in great numbers to celebrate Mass and pray for peace and recognition of the inalienable rights of all citizens. Continue Reading…