It also highlights how high-level deliberations in the marble-columned splendor of the Vatican City and in Beijing’s walled leadership compound could have reverberations in places like rural Saiqi for generations to come.
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Cardinal Tong says Pope Francis is on the right track with China negotiations
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong said, “Pope Francis promotes the Holy See’s negotiations with China for the good of the church, to bring something good to the church and to the whole of humanity.”
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Report: Key unofficial bishop in Vatican-China deal detained
The AsiaNews agency said Mindong Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin and his chancellor were taken away Monday, at the start of Holy Week.
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China Expert: Vatican-China deal might really happen
The Vatican and China, which severed diplomatic ties in 1951, have had on-again, off-again talks since the 1980s.
Posted inPodcasts, Politics & Society
Is a deal between the Vatican and China a good thing?
Our Mar. 21 guest is Drew Christiansen, S.J., former editor in chief and president of America. Due to Winter Storm Toby in New York City, this is an all-Jesuit show. Eric Sundrup, S.J. and Sam Sawyer, S.J. join Matt Malone, S.J. to talk about Rev. Christiansen’s latest article: Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China […]
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A comedy sketch raises questions about racism in China
To viewers aware of racism and the unpleasant history of colonialism, the sketch “Joy Together” was full of offensive content.
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Nearly 50,000 people were baptized in China last year
Fides, the organization that published the data, said it is “an invitation and a call” to evangelize.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing
Western journalists have been too easily swayed by misleading accounts circulated by those opposed to an entente.
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Chinese Catholics see restrictions as new religion rules take effect
Since China’s new regulations for religious affairs took effect Feb. 1, minors have been banned from entering places of worship in several regions.
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Retired cardinal criticizes Vatican negotiations with China
Zen said the Vatican had “given in” to the Communist Party