Vatican extends secretive deal with China on appointing bishops

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The Vatican says it has extended its controversial agreement with China over the appointment of bishops for another two years

Details of the agreement, which was struck in 2018, have never been made public. It has been criticized by some Catholic officials as well as by US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.But the Vatican said on Thursday that the deal"is of great ecclesial and pastoral value" and said it"intends to pursue an open and constructive dialogue for the benefit of the life of the Catholic Church and the good of Chinese people." Officially, there are about 6 million Catholics in China.

Read MoreCardinal proclaims innocence after resigning in Vatican financial scandal The ruling and officially atheist Communist Party had long portrayed foreign religious institutions such as the Catholic Church as hostile forces responsible for the country's suffering and humiliation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

 

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Titoli più forti per Affaritaliani,palati fini! “Cardinal Parolin ha sottolineato che l’attuale dialogo tra Vaticano e Cina è la continuazione di un cammino iniziato tempo fa e portato avanti dagli ultimi papi. Che hanno cercato ciò che BenedettoXVI...”

Just goes to show the complete corruption of the Catholic church

Tony Bublinski is holding a press conference, you should cover it

Please explain this on air...thank you

Oh look.. more pedophiles

Sad days for christianity, especially the Catholic Church. This Pope is really evil

Why does China care which bishops are in charge?

This is what you’re talking about seriously? Just watched Tony’s October surprise for your crappy candidates son Hunter and their relationship with China LOL you guys are sunk!!! Sorry not sorry!!!

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