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” ...

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.

The twice-renewed agreement centres on the appointment of bishops. While the terms are strictly confidential, analysts say ...

The pope's rejection of single-issue voting — consistent with his previous teachings on how Catholics should engage in ...

POPE Francis’ recent Asia-Pacific tour seems to be about more than spreading the word or connecting with the devout. It is a ...

The 87-year-old is in the middle of a 12-day trip to Southeast Asia, which includes seven flights covering more than 20,000 ...

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.

Over 50,000 faithful from Singapore, but also China, Hong Kong and Vietnam, gathered to see the pope on Thursday.

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 ...

I respect China. It’s a country with a millennial culture, with a capacity for dialogue and understanding that goes beyond other systems of democracy.” The Vatican has been working for years ...