Pope Francis views China as a hope for renewing a 2018 agreement on bishop nominations to unite China's divided Catholic population.

Pope Francis has referred to China as "a promise and a hope" for the Catholic Church, expressing optimism about renewing a 2018 agreement on bishop nominations during his return from a four-nation Asian tour. The Vatican aims to unite China's 12 million Catholics, split between an official church and an underground faction loyal to Rome. Despite criticism from American conservatives, the Pope remains hopeful about improving relations with China.

September 13, 2024
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