Catholics rejoice in Christmas

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan extends Christmas greetings to Catholic dignitaries and followers at the Thua Thien-Hue Archdiocese. (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visits  outstanding Catholic families in the locality. (Photo: VNA)

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Bin also visited the Da Lat Diocese and the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) in Lam Dong province to extend his Christmas greetings. In photo: Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh visits the Da Lat Diocese. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh visits the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (South) in Lam Dong province. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam is a country of many religions and beliefs. At present, about 90% of the Vietnamese population practice their religions and beliefs. Freedom of religion has been ensured and promoted in Vietnam. In the photo: Students at Quynh Lam B Primary School, Quynh Lam commune, Quynh Luu district, Nghe An province celebrate a warm and peaceful Christmas. Quynh Lam B Primary School has nearly 700 students who are children of Catholic families. These days, students, teachers and parents are joining hands to prepare for a merry Christmas. (Photo: VNA)

Quynh Lam B Primary School has nearly 700 students who are children of Catholic families. These days, students, teachers and parents are joining hands to prepare for a merry Christmas. (Photo: VNA)