Chinese Bishop Who Was Removed From Diocese by Communist Regime is Arrested
To date, the Holy See Press Office has not issued a statement on Bishop Shao’s most recent arrest.
To date, the Holy See Press Office has not issued a statement on Bishop Shao’s most recent arrest.
The two bishops, who were originally considered voting members of the 16th Ordinary Synod of Bishops, will no longer be present in the Paul VI Hall for the final vote on the synthesis document at the end of this month’s assembly.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Tuesday that ‘the Holy See had been informed a few days ago of the decision of the Chinese authorities to transfer [Bishop Shen Bin from Haimen to Shanghai] and learned from the media of the installation this morning.’
Lord Christopher Patten spoke to the BBC shortly after the Vatican announced it had renewed for a second time its contested agreement with Beijing on the appointment of bishops in the communist country.
Some U.S. leaders contend that it concedes too much power to the government, undermines efforts to protect religious groups.
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