The old offices of the apostolic nuncio have yet to be returned
In 1959, the Papal envoy left Vietnam and the communist government took control of the evacuated nuncio building. On February 1 of this year, in exchange for the removal of a cross and tents from some adjacent property (where a month long prayer vigil and protest was being held), Achbishop Ngo revealed that they were promised the building would be given back. However, the transfer of the offices has yet to happen and Hanoi Catholics are nervous that the government will seek more concessions.
The communists had unsuccessfully attempted to implement a state run church, but the Catholic heirarchy and the will of the faithful have denied it from taking hold.
Their is only one authentically catholic magazine in the country (according to CWN) - Communion - and this is tightly regulated and limited to 100 copies.
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