The Vatican’s unofficial representative in Hong Kong – Monsignor Javier Herrera-Corona – has warned Hong Kong Catholics the freedoms of the past are over. As the Vatican considers whether to renew its deal with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the 54-year-old prelate warned missionaries to prepare for a tough future as the CCP tightens control on the city-state, urging colleagues to protect property, files and funds. As reported by Reuters, the monsignor also told missions to be prepared for possible curbs on programmes, such as foreign missionaries serving as parish priests.