A source close to the negotiations says the Vatican and Communist China could sign an agreement that would allow Rome some say in the appointment of bishops. “It is not great agreement but we don’t know what the situation will be like in 10 or 20 years. It could even be worse,” the source said.

Vatican and China ready to sign deal?
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