Outside Influences: How Germany and China Are Trying to Impact the Conclave
ANALYSIS: The latest moves from the Synodal Way and Chinese Communist Party are clearly meant to influence what goes on inside the Sistine Chapel — but could they backfire?
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Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Pope Francis’ China Deal in Interview
In her interview, Pelosi also spoke about the decline of Catholic support for the Democratic Party in the 2024 elections and her feuds with Catholic bishops over her adamant support of abortion.
As Jimmy Lai Attracts Worldwide Support, Vatican Continues Policy of Silence
Coming to Lai’s defense have been more than 100 politicians from 24 countries.
Vatican-China Bishop Deal Renewed for Four More Years
With the extension, the Sino-Vatican agreement will now remain in effect until Oct. 22, 2028.
Vatican Diplomats Must Find Courage Again to Defend the Gospel
A History of Vatican Diplomacy and the Courageous Catholics Who Continue to Respond to Totalitarianism Around the World
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.
