ROME (AP) — The Vatican made another big overture to China on Tuesday, reaffirming the Catholic Church poses no threat to Beijing’s sovereignty and admitting that Western missionaries had made “errors” in past centuries in their zeal to convert the Chinese faithful.
The Vatican hosted the head of China’s bishops conference for an unprecedented, high-level commemoration of a landmark 1924 meeting in Shanghai that affirmed the need for foreign missionaries in China to give way to local church leaders.
The presence of Shanghai Bishop Joseph Shen Bin alongside the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, at the Pontifical Urbaniana University was in itself noteworthy. It marked the first time in memory that a mainland bishop has been allowed by Beijing to participate in a public Vatican event as the keynote speaker.
It was also significant given the controversy over Shen’s 2023 appointment. Pope Francis in July was forced to recognize China’s unilateral appointment of Shen as bishop of Shanghai. The appointment seemingly violated the Holy See’s 2018 accord with Beijing over bishop appointments.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
The photo that shows Queen Mary of Denmark's link to superstar Taylor Swift: 'Obsessed with this'Hamas launches rocket attack on central Israel, no injury reportedKennedy condemns the removal of Confederate monumentsFrench prosecutor in New Caledonia says authorities are investigating suspects behind deadly unrestProfar homers and Estrada sets expansionInflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pauseAt least 1 killed and power outages remained widespread in stormHaiti's new prime minister vows unity in first statement since being selectedEnvironmental study allows Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to advanceBritain's Got Talent fans rage at lack of British semi
0.1156s , 6053.7265625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty ,Culture Compass news portal