Father Peter Wu Yishun was named the bishop of the Apostolic Prefecture of Shaowu (Minbei) in the third appointment of... Read more
The Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis established the diocese on April 20, 2023, “in the desire to promote... Read more
This finding, human rights activists told CNA, is not surprising given the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts in recent years to... Read more
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining recently said he was “cheered” to meet Catholics from around the world. Read more
The two prelates are returning to China because of “pastoral needs,” a Vatican spokesman said Monday. Read more
The Vatican confirmed that the bishops from the People’s Republic of China are leaving ahead of the event’s conclusion. Read more
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of Zhoucun will participate in the October assembly. Read more
The pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin announced on Saturday that Pope Francis wanted to “remedy the canonical irregularity created... Read more
The pope dedicated his entire catechesis to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China. Read more
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong arrived yesterday in Beijing, the capital of China, amid some tensions between the Asian... Read more
A Chinese bishop was installed Tuesday as the bishop of Shanghai without the Vatican’s approval, according to Asia News. Read more
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said that negotiations are underway to make the the Vatican-China deal “work better.” Read more
In a new interview with America Magazine, the pope said the Vatican-China deal has had failures and successes, but he... Read more
The agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops is not at risk — for now. Read more
The Holy See “noted with surprise and regret” that Bishop John Peng Weizhao had been installed as an “auxiliary bishop... Read more
Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer on May 22, Pope Francis did not... Read more
Two personnel moves have prompted speculation that the Vatican is changing its diplomatic strategy. Read more
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
Four clerics have told Reuters that several bishops and other officials from the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association met in October... Read more