As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties with ...

The focal point remains the 2018 joint accord on the appointment of bishops, which is up for renewal in October 2024.

SINGAPORE: As a 2018 landmark pact between China and the Vatican nears another renewal in October, analysts believe it’s likely the bilateral deal will continue as they say it has fared ...

Despite frustrations in the Vatican over a controversial deal with Beijing to appoint bishops jointly, a delicate detente ...

Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia. He says it’s a “promise and a hope” ...

Catholics from China, Vietnam and Malaysia who attended Pope Francis' Sept. 12 Mass in Singapore are hoping the pontiff might also become the first pope to visit their respectives countries, as well.

The Vatican has been working for years to try to improve relations with China that were officially ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV Credit: Newsday Updated 25 minutes ...

In October, the pope will preside over a penitential celebration asking forgiveness for abuse, sins against migrants and the ...

The list of participants in the second session of the Synod, released today by the Vatican, includes Bishop Vincenzo Zhan Silu, one of the bishops whose excommunication was lifted in 2018.

A Vatican delegation reportedly met with Bishop Shi in Tianjin in 2022 as part of a trip to China to negotiate the renewal of the Vatican-China agreement on the appointment of bishops. The Diocese of ...