The Vatican and China extend their 2018 bishop appointment agreement for another four years.
The Vatican and China have extended their 2018 agreement on appointing Catholic bishops for another four years, aiming to address longstanding disputes over church control. This agreement has faced criticism from American conservatives, who argue the Vatican compromises its underground faithful. A recent Hudson Institute report highlights intensified persecution of bishops opposing the Chinese Communist Party, detailing detention, surveillance, and forced compliance with state mandates.
October 21, 2024
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