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Vatican Conference on Catholic Church in China Reflects the Vatican’s Compromises
ANALYSIS: The May 21 gathering shows that Pope Francis remains committed to pursuing closer ties with the People’s Republic.
Bishop of Shanghai Defends China’s Religious Freedom Record at Vatican Conference
The Chinese bishop also used Scripture to defend his stance that ‘the development of the Church in China must follow a Chinese perspective.’
Pope Appoints New Bishop in China, Bringing a 70-Year Vacancy to an End
The appointment of the 58-year-old Bishop Wang marks a change since the Diocese of Zhengzhou has been without a bishop since the 1950s.
Has the Holy See Surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party?
COMMENTARY: The decision to appoint Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to the Diocese of Shanghai is a massive humiliation for the Holy See and the utter failure of the centerpiece of the Holy Father’s China policy.
Pope Francis Confirms Shanghai Bishop Appointed in Violation of Vatican-China Deal
Pope Francis formally confirmed Bishop Shen Bin for the Shanghai post on July 15.
Vatican-China Deal ‘Not the Best Deal Possible,’ Top Holy See Diplomat Says
The Holy See diplomat said he believes that the Vatican and Chinese authorities have grown in ‘a greater understanding, a greater respect’ for each other over the years.
On Nicaragua and China, Pope Francis Looks to Pius XII, John XXIII and Paul VI
The challenges now facing the Catholic Church in China and Nicaragua have significant similarities to the problems that the Holy See faced in the 20th century.
Vatican: China Violated Terms of Agreement With Bishop Installation
Jiangxi is a diocese that is not recognized by the Vatican. Bishop John Peng Weizhao, on the other hand, was legitimately appointed by Pope Francis in 2014 and secretly ordained as an underground bishop of Yujiang.
