The pope’s recent words of optimism about the renewal of the Vatican-China concordat come amid sustained criticism of the agreement’s practical implementation. But senior Chinese clergy say that any agreement with Beijing will simply put Catholic institutions under pressure from local governments.
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The pope’s China mess
Ed. Condon, The Pillar
Thursday, July 7, 2022