Pope Francis Gives Glimpse Into Vatican-China Deal, Reveals Join Commission on Appointment of Chinese Bishops

[Michie]

Pope Francis revealed the existence of a joint China-Vatican commission on the appointment of bishops during an in-flight press conference on Monday — giving the clearest explanation to date as to what could be in the secret Vatican-China deal.

Speaking during his 10-hour return flight from Mongolia on Sept. 4, the pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China presided over by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

“There is a commission working for the appointment of bishops — Chinese government and the Vatican — and there has been dialogue for some time,” Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane.

The pope described the Vatican’s relations with the People’s Republic of China as “very respectful.”

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Pope Francis gives a glimpse into Vatican-China deal

The pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

 

[mindlight]

Pope Francis revealed the existence of a joint China-Vatican commission on the appointment of bishops during an in-flight press conference on Monday — giving the clearest explanation to date as to what could be in the secret Vatican-China deal.

Speaking during his 10-hour return flight from Mongolia on Sept. 4, the pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China presided over by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

“There is a commission working for the appointment of bishops — Chinese government and the Vatican — and there has been dialogue for some time,” Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane.

The pope described the Vatican’s relations with the People’s Republic of China as “very respectful.”

Continued below.

Pope Francis gives a glimpse into Vatican-China deal

The pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

Interesting article. China likes to have everything rebranded in its own image but the Catholics have always made the effort to situate themselves in actual Chinese culture from the very first Jesuits in the 16th century until now. It is an excellent thing to see that China is recognizing this respect and hopefully, it will contribute to greater freedom of worship within China's borders.