MEIXIAN COUNTY, CHINA - MAY 2: A Catholic kisses a statue of Jesus on the crucifix at the Cross Hill at Paowo Village on May 2, 2007 in Meixian County of Shaanxi Province, China. Cross Hill is a Catholic holy place first built by missionary Liu Jialu as a simulation of Calvary. Liu was approved by the Pope Pius VI to name the place 'Cross Hill'. In 1777, Bishop Nania of Shaanxi Province appointed May 3 and September 14 as the Holy Day for all people who came to worship, according to local media. Getty Images logo Getty Images 33 months ago

MEIXIAN COUNTY, CHINA - MAY 2: A Catholic kisses a statue of Jesus on the crucifix at the Cross Hill at Paowo Village on May 2, 2007 in Meixian County of Shaanxi Province, China. Cross Hill is a Catholic holy place first built by missionary Liu Jialu as a simulation of Calvary. Liu was approved by the Pope Pius VI to name the place 'Cross Hill'. In 1777, Bishop Nania of Shaanxi Province appointed May 3 and September 14 as the Holy Day for all people who came to worship, according to local media.

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