So what would be the answer? Rome argues that the only independent bishop is the one named by the Vatican. China argues against the interference of the Vatican as a foreign government. One wonders ...

The challenges now facing the Catholic Church in China and Nicaragua have significant similarities to the problems that the ...

Pope Francis says continued dialogue with Chinese authorities is a guiding principle in his efforts to safeguard his flock ...

The United States' chief advocate for religious freedom expressed his "disappointment" in the Vatican over its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops in the country. Nury A ...

VATICAN CITY _ The recent consecration of bishops in China without the approval of Pope Benedict XVI is prompting the Vatican to reevaluate its push to restore diplomatic relations with Beijing.

Cardinal Zen, former Bishop of Hong Kong ... Church — the Church in the catacombs. In 1988, the Vatican responded to the situation in China in the form of instructions to Chinese Catholics ...

moving beyond the harder line approach of his predecessor to sign an agreement in 2018 on the appointment of bishops in China. At the same time, the Vatican has maintained diplomatic relations ...

The United States' chief advocate for religious freedom expressed his "disappointment" in the Vatican over its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops in the country.

Zen, a 90-year-old retired bishop, will attend the funeral ... Zen contends the deal betrays pro-Vatican Catholics in China and the clergy who have suffered persecution there.

Pope Francis speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at The Vatican, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Francis said that ...

Cardinals and bishops pray during the funeral ceremony of Australian Cardinal George Pell in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) The coffin of ...