Vatican-China Archives

Expert: New Chinese bishop no litmus test for success of Vatican-China deal

According to some experts, the ordination on Monday of a new bishop in China is indicative of neither the terms of last year’s agreement between the Vatican and the Chinese government on episcopal appointments or its success, since the bishop ordained had been selected before the accord was signed.

As debate over China deal continues, Taiwan ups its Roman profile

Vatican

Jul 4, 2019

An event held this week at the Taiwanese Embassy to the Holy See was one of the rare moments in which the majority-Buddhist nation showed its face in Rome despite keeping a low profile – a trend which has increased following the Vatican’s deal with China on the appointment of bishops last year.

Vatican issues guidelines on clergy registration in Communist China
- Church in Asia
- Jun 28, 2019
In a new chapter in its relations with the Chinese government, the Vatican has issued guidelines for how bishops and priests in China can register with civil authorities while urging that “no intimidatory pressures” be put on underground Catholics in the country.
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Questions remain despite Vatican-China agreement on bishop appointments
- Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
- Jun 9, 2019
China’s ruling Communist Party continues to persecute at least half of China’s more than 12 million Catholics despite last September’s agreement with the Vatican on the appointment of bishops.
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Pope’s shout-out to Chinese Catholics comes as pressure over deal mounts
- Church in Asia
- May 23, 2019
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a shout-out to Chinese Catholics, specifically those who endure “daily trials and tribulations.” Though interpreted as a sign of the pope’s commitment to his flock in China, the greeting also comes at a time when Francis is facing increased pressure over his recent deal with the government on the appointment of bishops.
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