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Catholic Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong in a red chasuble and white mitre wears a surgical mask.
FaithNews
Kanis Leung - Associated Press
Hong Kong's Roman Catholic bishop arrived in Beijing on Monday, marking the first visit to the Chinese capital by the city's bishop in nearly three decades, despite signs of Sino-Vatican strains.
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
China has breached its long-fought-for agreement with the Vatican on the appointment of bishops.
A crucifix in front of a poster of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
In an apparent breach of the Vatican’s agreement with China on the appointment of bishops, the bishop of Haimen was installed as the bishop of Shanghai April 4.
Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“On this joyful occasion,” Pope Francis said he also wished to express his “spiritual closeness to all those who are going through moments of trial caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Though Cardinal Zen is sometimes considered an adversary of Pope Francis, today’s audience reveals that there is a deeper bond of faith and friendliness between the Hong Kong cardinal and the Argentine pope than many realize.
Chinese Cardinal Joseph Zen, right, Bishop of Hong Kong, kisses the hand of Pope Benedict XVI.
Politics & SocietyNews
Kanis Leung - Associated Press
Zen was elevated to cardinal by Benedict in 2006, which he said signaled the pope’s focus on China.