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Analysis: As China-Vatican deal nears renewal, warming ties could shake Holy See’s decades-old alliance with Taiwan
The twice-renewed agreement centres on the appointment of bishops. While the terms are strictly confidential, analysts say ...
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The Holy See, Beijing, and the future of Sino-Vatican relations
The focal point remains the 2018 joint accord on the appointment of bishops, which is up for renewal in October 2024.
Catholic News Agency5d
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties with ...
Vatican’s Meager Gains in China Spotlighted During Pope’s Asia Visit
Despite frustrations in the Vatican over a controversial deal with Beijing to appoint bishops jointly, a delicate detente ...
Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Francis declared Friday that China was “a promise and a hope” for the Catholic Church, offering ...
Religion News Service8d
In Singapore, Pope Francis inspires youth, courts China
Over 50,000 faithful from Singapore, but also China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, gathered to see the pope on Thursday.
National Catholic Reporter8d
Pope Francis criticizes Harris and Trump positions 'against life' and rejects single-issue voting
The pope's rejection of single-issue voting — consistent with his previous teachings on how Catholics should engage in ...
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Pope Francis Optimistic About Vatican-China Deal Renewal
Pope Francis expressed optimism regarding the Vatican's deal with China about the appointment of Catholic bishops, noting ...
America Magazine8d
Pope Francis talks Gaza war, China deal, sex abuse and more on flight back to Rome
Will he visit Argentina? Why didn’t he denounce the death penalty in Singapore? Is he satisfied with the results of the ...