Tag: Vatican-China relations
Pope Francis confirms Shanghai bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal
Despite the repeated violations, Parolin added that the Holy See is “determined” to continue dialogue with China
Bishop of Hong Kong: ‘Bridge church’ challenged to connect diverse parts
Bishop Chow said many Catholics “appreciate what [Pope Francis] is doing for the Church in China”
Vatican-China deal ‘not the best deal possible,’ says Holy See diplomat
The agreement with China, which the Vatican has renewed twice, was the fruit of a long process under three pontificates
Cardinal Zen: Benedict XVI will be a ‘powerful intercessor in heaven’...
“As a member of the Chinese Church, I am immensely grateful to Pope Benedict for things he has done ...,” Cardinal Zen wrote
Hong Kong court allows Cardinal Zen to attend Benedict XVI’s funeral
A magistrate ruled that the 90-year-old cardinal is allowed to leave Hong Kong for five days for the January 5 funeral of Benedict XVI
Death of Pope Benedict XVI makes it to website of China’s...
The news of Benedict XVI’s death was taken from the official communication on the pontiff’s death released by the Holy See
Pope Francis says dialogue ‘slow,’ but only way forward with China
In the America Magazine interview, published Nov. 28, Pope Francis emphasized dialogue “up to the point that is possible”
Analysis: Is the Vatican’s deal with China at stake?
The deal only concerned the appointment of bishops and not a possible resumption of diplomatic relations, a different subject to be discussed
Vatican says China violated terms of agreement with bishop installation
The provisional agreement between the Holy See and China was first signed in September 2018 and renewed for another two years in October 2020
Analysis: The diplomatic principles behind the Vatican’s agreement with China
In the recent history of the Church, another agreement was managed in total secrecy, provided for compromises, and had similar effects