China Continues to Appoint Bishops Without Vatican Approval
The Holy See has continued to accept nominations of bishops by Chinese authorities, despite the theoretical ability of the Pope to reject them. In July-September, four new bishops were ordained in China under Pope Leo’s pontificate, following a 2018 agreement. The recent appointments align with Beijing’s policies promoting Han cultural dominance and ‘sinicization’ of religions. Meanwhile, the Vatican has remained silent on the arrest and sentencing of Hong Kong dissidents, including Catholic Jimmy Lai, while highlighting a dialogue between the Church and Confucianism in Seoul. More: Messainlatino
