Christianity in Hebei

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Christianity is a minority in Hebei province of China. According to Asia Harvest, estimates from 2020 suggest that of the entire population (77,188,054) about 5.66% is Christian (4,367,917), among which Catholics accounted for 55.25% (2,413,541). [1]

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The Shouters are present in the province. [2] China has persecution of Christians. [3] A significant minority of the Catholics of China is in Hebei. [4] Bishop Leon Yao Liang was from Hebei. [5] Joseph Guo Jincai has been made a bishop of Chengde in Hebei without consent of the pope. [6] Underground Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo was arrested in 2008. [7] Bishops James Su Zhi-min and Cosmas Shi Enxiang  [ fr ] from Hebei have been sent to prison by 2010. [8] Beifang Jinde is a charitable Catholic institution in Shijiazhuang. [9]

Roman Catholic dioceses with seat in Hebei

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