Title: Pope Francis Calls for Freedom of Worship for Catholics in China

Pope Francis, during his weekly meeting on Wednesday, called for the freedom of worship for Catholic Christians in China. He urged "everyone to raise prayers to God for the proclamation of the message of Christ... in its fullness, beauty, and freedom, yielding fruits for the good of the Catholic Church and the entire Chinese community." The Pope noted that May 24 is the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, emphasizing that he is close "to our brothers and sisters in China."