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NA Permanent Vice Chairman pays Christmas visit to Thua Thien-Hue

Politburo member, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man wished Catholic dignitaries and followers in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue a merry Christmas, while visiting the Archdiocese of Hue on December 23.
NA Permanent Vice Chairman pays Christmas visit to Thua Thien-Hue ảnh 1Politburo member, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man (L) delivers Christmas wishes to Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – Politburo member, Permanent Vice Chairmanof the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man wished Catholic dignitaries andfollowers in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue a merry Christmas, whilevisiting the Archdiocese of Hue on December 23.

Man hailed solidarity and consensus of Thua Thien –Hue’s people which has been significantly contributed by religiousorganisations.

The Party and State always pay attention to the freedom ofreligion and belief; and have created conditions for the Catholic Church toorganise many major events in 2022 such as the 15th General Congress of the CatholicBishops' Conference of Vietnam, and La Vang pilgrimage festival.

As the year 2023 is predicted to experience a lotof difficulties and challenges, Man expressed his hope that the Archdiocese ofHue, Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh, and priests will continue encouragingCatholics to implement the Party’s guidelines and obey the Party’s policies andlaws, and respond to patriotic emulation movements to stand side by side withthe Party, authorities and people in national building and development.

Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh affirmed to continueguiding dignitaries and followers to uphold the spirit of “living a good religiousand secular life”, actively respond to patriotic emulation movements andcampaigns, and contribute more to the nation building and safeguarding cause./.
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