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Vatican signs deal with China on bishop appointments
An expected agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops was signed... Read more
Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement, Chinese newspaper reports
A newspaper tied to the Chinese Communist Party reported Tuesday that a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China... Read more
Archbishop McCarrick’s unofficial role in Vatican-China relations
Over 20 years, Archbishop McCarrick traveled to China on at least eight occasions, sometimes staying in a state-controlled Beijing seminary,... Read more
In China, government-aligned bishops release ‘Sinicization’ plan
Continuing a controversial plan, Chinese bishops allied with the government have told dioceses to prepare local versions of a “Sinicization”... Read more
Taiwanese bishops discuss China deal and papal visit with Pope Francis
Pope Francis discussed the state of the Church with Taiwan’s bishops this week, while assuring them that episcopal appointments in... Read more
Taiwan's bishops gather at the Vatican for first time in 10 years
The bishops of the Republic of China, also known as Taiwan, arrived in Rome earlier this week ahead of meetings... Read more
What the 'Great Firewall' might signal for Vatican-China deal
As the Chinese government tightens control over Christian groups in the country, experts caution that Beijing is positioned to further... Read more
In China, government-appointed bishops support Xi, Vatican-China deal
Government-backed bishops have spoken out publicly in support of the Vatican-China deal in a Chinese media interview at the Chinese... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Vatican-China deal weakens the Church
Vatican diplomats’ efforts to reach an agreement with the Chinese government would turn bishops into government officials who cannot adequately... Read more
With lifelong rule by Xi Jinping, how will Christians fare in China?
This month’s meeting of China’s National People’s Congress, convened March 5, will likely confirm a constitutional change eliminating term limits... Read more
Cardinal Zen calls China deal 'suicide,' blames papal advisors
In a recent blog post Cardinal Joseph Zen has issued another harsh critique of the rumored Vatican-China deal on the... Read more
Expert says religious freedom critical for Vatican-China bishop deal
A missionary priest and expert on the Church in China has expressed cautioun, and a limited optimism, about a rumored... Read more
Cardinal Zen continues criticism of possible Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Joseph Zen again had harsh words for the Vatican on Friday, saying that the proposed deal between the Vatican... Read more
Cardinal Zen: ‘Vatican is ready to surrender to the Chinese communist party’
A possible Vatican agreement with the Chinese government has prompted feelings of unease and fears of betrayal, Cardinal Joseph Zen... Read more
Analysis: Possible deal could 'enlarge the cage' of Chinese Catholics, Vatican sources say
In the Vatican, there is a saying about China: “China has the sharp end of the stick. Any time the... Read more
Communist-backed Chinese paper weighs in on possible China-Vatican deal
A Chinese newspaper with close ties to the nation's communist party has added its voice to the discussion of a... Read more
Vatican official praises China for witness to Catholic social teaching
The chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences has said that China is exercising global moral leadership in the... Read more
Vatican-China bishops deal is 'imminent', sources say
Several sources familiar with a proposed deal between the Chinese government and the Holy See have said the landmark agreement... Read more
