, were badly phrased and said his intention was to remind young Russians of a great cultural heritage and not a political one., Francis also said he wanted to assure China, with which the Vatican has difficult relations, that the Catholic Church has no ulterior motives and should not be seen as a foreign power.
"It was an off-the-cuff comment that came to mind because I studied it in school," he said, explaining why he mentioned Peter and Catherine. Beijing has been following a policy of"Sinicisation" of religion, trying to root out foreign influences and enforce obedience to the Communist Party. "Relations with China are very respectful. Personally I have great admiration for the Chinese people," he said.
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