CIZHONG, China (Reuters) - Ruanna, a 77-year-old Tibetan woman living in a remote Chinese village overlooking the Mekong river, says her Catholic faith has never been in doubt. Despite the devotion of older Catholics, church leaders and some parents say it is less so among younger villagers. Catholic traditions in the village are being eroded by politics and economic development, some villagers and Yao said. Outside Cizhong's Catholic church, a red banner urges people to "listen to what the party says, be grateful for the party's kindness, and follow the party". "Families are encouraged to have at least one member to join the Communist Party," said Tibetan hotel owner Hong Xing, a Catholic.

Source: The Star December 25, 2018 10:52 UTC