Holy See-China agreement: China officially recognizes 94-year-old bishop

Descargar documento
Compartir

This is 94-year-old Shi Hongzhen. He has been a bishop in China for over four decades. In 2019, Pope Francis appointed him titular of the diocese of Tianjin. But the Chinese government had not approved his appointment.

Now, he has been officially recognized by the Chinese government. The Vatican says this decision is a “positive fruit of the dialogue established over the years.”

It is a decision that is part of the agreement between China and the Holy See. While the details of the agreement are private, what is known is that it seeks consensus between the two countries on the appointments of bishops.

The document was approved in 2018 and has already been renewed twice—most recently in 2022. According to the Vatican Secretary of State, the agreement is expected to be renewed again this October.

CA
TR: AT

Noticias relacionadas
1 2 3 655
Anuncio en el que salen 3 ordenadores marca Medion y algunas especificaciones
The most watched
The latest news from Rome, now in HD and without ads
Download the App on your phone
Available for Android and Apple
START FREE TRIAL
3,28€ per month or 32,88€ per year after 7 days of free trial
Available in multiple devices
FOLLOW US ON
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER
magnifier