Vatican denies Pompeo audience with Pope, accuses him of playing politics

[eastcoast_bsc]

The Vatican’s decision followed remarks made by Pompeo at a conference at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, where he urged Vatican officials in attendance to join the U.S. in condemning China’s human rights violations and attacks against religious freedom.

Pompeo’s comments coincide with the church’s efforts to renew a two-year-old agreement between the Vatican and China that would allow the pope greater authority over the appointment of bishops in China.

But in an essay earlier this month, Pompeo argued the Catholic Church has a responsibility to act as a “moral witness” and reject relations with China, alleging the loyalty of Chinese priests cannot be trusted.

Vatican denies Pompeo audience with pope, accuses him of playing politics

 

[chevyontheriver]

Vatican denies Pompeo audience with pope, accuses him of playing politics

They didn't let cardinal Zen see the pope either. I guess the Chinese government would not approve.