Pope Francis: Vatican-China deal includes joint commission for bishop selection.
The Vatican and the Chinese Communist Party’s Joint Commission for Bishops
The Vatican and the Chinese Communist Party have a joint commission for bishop selection.”>joint commission responsible
for selecting China’s bishops, Pope Francis revealed on Monday during his return to Rome from Mongolia. This revelation provides insight into the Holy See’s interactions with the Chinese government, five years after the Vatican made a historic agreement with China to appoint bishops in the country. While this deal was seen as a significant step towards the acceptance of the Catholic Church in China, it faced criticism from those who believed the Vatican had surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party.Advancing Dialogue and Understanding
During a press conference on his flight back, Pope Francis expressed his admiration for Chinese culture and emphasized the respectful nature of the relationship between the Vatican and China. He stressed the importance of delving deeper into the religious aspect to foster better understanding between the two parties. The pope also emphasized that the Church does not reject Chinese culture and values, nor does it rely on foreign powers.
It is worth noting that Pope Francis has not yet visited China, a country with an estimated 12 million Catholics, many of whom belong to the underground church. His recent visit to Mongolia, the first by a pope, raised questions about the Vatican’s stance towards China and its underground Catholic Church. Mongolia, on the other hand, has a small Catholic population of approximately 1,500 individuals in a country of 3.3 million.
Clarification on Comments about Russia
Pope Francis also clarified his recent comments regarding the historic Russian Empire and its heritage. His remarks had sparked outrage from Ukraine, which has been engaged in a conflict with Russia since February 2022. The pope explained that he was referring to the great culture of Russia throughout history, invoking figures like Catherine the Great and other influential Russian leaders.
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