Vietnam Ends Attempt To Control Catholics; Recognizes Mennonites

The press this week reported on two significant developments out of Vietnam. According to Asia News , the government's attempt to follow China's lead and create create a Catholic Church controlled by the Communist Party instead of the Pope has failed. Meanwhile Ekklesia reports that the Vietnam National Religious Affairs Committee has given full legal recognition to the Vietnam Mennonite Church which held its first official General Assembly on Nov. 15-17.