Pastor Jin Free After China Detention | Roanoke News

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, a leader from China’s underground Zion Church, has been released after months of detention and is now safely in Los Angeles with his family — a major win after a sweeping crackdown on his church that sparked global concern over religious freedom. His case drew direct attention from President Trump, who raised it with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and advocates say that high-level diplomacy may have helped secure his freedom. His release, alongside 17 other church leaders, underscores the broader tensions facing religious communities in China — but for now, the focus is on his joyful reunion with loved ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18b38c942b7f966c