Christianity in Hebei

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]

Overview

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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