Pope makes new overture to China, calling ... - Associated Press News
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The Holy See under Francis has gone out of its way to extend overtures to China. But its position has drawn criticism especially from American conservatives, who have accused the Vatican of selling out the faithful who have been forced underground.
Vatican makes fresh overture to China ... - Associated Press News
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 Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic …
WEBMay 22, 2024 · 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”...
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.
The diplomatic principles behind the Vatican’s agreement with China
WEBOct 26, 2022 · Analysis: The diplomatic principles behind the Vatican’s agreement with China. A Vatican delegation sent to China between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2, 2022, visited 92-year-old Bishop Melchior Shi ...
Pope hopes Provisional Agreement with China will be renewed
WEBJul 5, 2022 · By Vatican News. The Pope says the Holy See's Provisional Agreement with the People's Republic of China “is going well” and that he hopes it can be renewed next October. Pope Francis made the remarks in an interview with the Reuters news agency, conducted by correspondent Philip Pullella.
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 and China extend their deal on bishop appointments
WEBOct 22, 2022 · ROME (AP) — The Vatican and China on Saturday extended their oft-criticized agreement on the appointment of bishops in the Asian country, where the government has waged crackdowns over the years on religious believers.
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.
Pope Francis, Cardinal Parolin voice hope for future of Chinese-Vatican …
WEBMay 21, 2024 · VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the second-highest-ranking official at the Vatican, confirmed to journalists on Tuesday (May 21) that a controversial Vatican and Chinese...