Pope Leo Faces Criticism for Church Appointments in China
In China, Pope Leo has approved two new bishops despite criticism. The first, Ignatius Wu Jianlin, was appointed to an already overstaffed diocese and faces harsh punishment from the regime. The second, Francis Li Jianlin, was ordained by officials aligned with Beijing and ordered children under 18 out of churches. Critics argue these appointments are a slap in the face to the Church’s faithful and do not address long-standing issues. Despite Vatican statements, the Chinese Church continues to enforce its own rules, including the ‘sinicization’ of Catholicism. More: Diakonos
