Trump’s top envoy urges Vatican to challenge China on religious freedom

[eastcoast_bsc]

ROME – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has penned a new article for the religious journal First Things, arguing that the Vatican’s agreement with China on the appointment of bishops has confused Catholics on the ground and urging the Holy See to be more vocal on China’s violations of human rights.

“The Holy See has a unique capacity and duty to focus the world’s attention on human rights violations, especially those perpetrated by totalitarian regimes like Beijing’s,” Pompeo said in the article, published Sept. 18.

Trump's top envoy urges Vatican to challenge China on religious freedom

 

[Michie]

Amen to that. Not keen on the Church being seen as Marvin Milquetoast. Which it seems to be at the moment.

 

[eastcoast_bsc]

Amen to that. Not keen on the Church being seen as Marvin Milquetoast. Which it seems to be at the moment.

It really is a shame how the Chinese church has been sold out. I am unable to comprehend the rational behind the Vaticans decision.

 

[Michie]

It really is a shame how the Chinese church has been sold out. I am unable to comprehend the rational behind the Vaticans decision.

I feel the same. The Vatican needs to communicate with the people and less with headlines and government. Very disappointing.