December 4, 2014

Hong Kong residents hold a banner that reads "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake." The Occupy Central movement was initiated as an effort to force the Hong Kong and Chinese governments to allow true democracy in the city. (CNS photo/Francis Wong)

"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

- Mt 5:7

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