Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic …
WEBMay 21, 2024 · ROME (AP) — The Vatican made another big overture to China on Tuesday, reaffirming the Catholic Church poses no threat to Beijing’s sovereignty and admitting that Western missionaries had made “errors” in past centuries in their zeal to convert the Chinese faithful.
Vatican and China extend their deal on bishop appointments
WEBOct 22, 2022 · The Vatican has retorted that the 2018 agreement prevents an even worse break in the Chinese church after Beijing named bishops without the pope’s consent. The accord regularized the status of seven of these “illegitimate” bishops and brought them into full communion with the pope.
Vatican confirms renewal of contested accord with China on …
WEBOct 22, 2022 · The Vatican on Saturday said that it and China had renewed a secret and contested agreement on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops in the communist country.
Vatican wants to upgrade relations with China, top cardinal says
WEBMay 21, 2024 · The Vatican would like to establish a permanent office in China in what would be a major upgrade of diplomatic relations with Beijing, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said on Tuesday.
Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia ... although the Vatican has flagged repeated violations and Rome has acknowledged it was a bad deal but the ...
After decades of mistrust, Pope pushes for breakthrough with China
WEBJul 14, 2016 · For the Vatican, a thaw in relations with China offers the prospect of easing the plight of Christians on the mainland who for decades have been persecuted by the authorities.
Vatican, China make breakthrough deal on bishop appointments
WEBSep 22, 2018 · VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican and China said Saturday they had signed a “provisional agreement” over the appointment of bishops, a breakthrough on an issue that stymied diplomatic relations for decades and aggravated a …
Communiqué on the extension of the Provisional Agreement
WEBOct 22, 2022 · After appropriate consultation and assessment, the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to extend for another two years the Provisional Agreement regarding the appointment of Bishops, which was signed on 22 September 2018 and previously extended on 22 October 2020.
Vatican and China make breakthrough deal on bishop appointments
WEBSep 22, 2018 · VATICAN CITY — The Vatican and China said Saturday they had signed a "provisional agreement" over the appointment of bishops, a breakthrough on an issue that stymied diplomatic relations...
Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a ... - The Hill
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The Vatican has been working for years to try to improve relations with China that were officially severed over seven decades ago when the Communists came to power.