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The Church, with 20 ecclesiastical provinces and 116 dioceses, operates under strict state regulation, divided between the government-sanctioned Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association (CPCA) and the underground Church loyal to the Vatican. It faces challenges from restrictions on religious freedom and tensions over episcopal appointments, with significant communities in [[Beijing]], [[Shanghai]], and [[Hebei]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in China |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/CN.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-21}}</ref> The [[Sheshan Basilica]] in [[Shanghai]] is a major pilgrimage site.<ref>{{Cite web |title=China’s Catholic Church |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2022-11/china-catholic-church-community.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2022-11-10 |access-date=2025-05-21}}</ref> | The Church, with 20 ecclesiastical provinces and 116 dioceses, operates under strict state regulation, divided between the government-sanctioned Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association (CPCA) and the underground Church loyal to the Vatican. It faces challenges from restrictions on religious freedom and tensions over episcopal appointments, with significant communities in [[Beijing]], [[Shanghai]], and [[Hebei]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Dioceses in China |url=http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/country/CN.htm |publisher=GCatholic.org |date=2025-01-22 |access-date=2025-05-21}}</ref> The [[Sheshan Basilica]] in [[Shanghai]] is a major pilgrimage site.<ref>{{Cite web |title=China’s Catholic Church |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2022-11/china-catholic-church-community.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2022-11-10 |access-date=2025-05-21}}</ref> | ||
== Saints == | |||
{{SaintsByCountry|Location=China}} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||