The Vatican and China, which severed diplomatic ties in 1951, have had on-again, off-again talks since the 1980s.

To viewers aware of racism and the unpleasant history of colonialism, the sketch “Joy Together” was full of offensive content.

Fides, the organization that published the data, said it is "an invitation and a call" to evangelize.

Western journalists have been too easily swayed by misleading accounts circulated by those opposed to an entente.

Since China's new regulations for religious affairs took effect Feb. 1, minors have been banned from entering places of worship in several regions.