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A visitor waves the flag of China in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file photo from May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring

World

China ordains Bishop of Datong, third under Vatican pact in two months

Victoria Cardiel|Aug 31, 2026|4 Min Read

A visitor waves the flag of China in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file photo from May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Vatican confirms two bishops ordained in China under agreement

Victoria Cardiel|Jul 30, 2026|4 Min Read

A visitor waves the flag of China in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file photo from May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

World

Pope Leo XIV creates ‘new’ China diocese amid diocesan border dispute with Beijing

Courtney Mares|Sep 10, 2025|4 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV prays as he begins his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 11, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

China recognizes papal appointment of auxiliary bishop in Fuzhou

Carol Glatz|Jun 11, 2025|2 Min Read

Bishops Joseph Yang Yongqiang of Hangzhou, center, and Vincent Zhan Silu of Funing-Mindong, left, the two members of the Synod of Bishops from mainland China give Pope Francis a gift during a break in the meeting of the Synod of Bishops in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Oct. 2, 2024. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

World

Vatican and China renew and extend agreement on naming bishops

Cindy Wooden|Oct 22, 2024|3 Min Read

Cardinal Joseph Zen prays before a peaceful march by Christians in Hong Kong in 2008. (CNS/UCAN)

World

Persecution of 10 Catholic bishops in China intensified after Vatican-China deal, report says

Courtney Mares|Oct 21, 2024|5 Min Read

In this file photo, a visitor waves China's flag as Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

World

China’s concession on elderly bishop comes against tense backdrop

Charles Collins|Sep 3, 2024|5 Min Read

Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen of Tianjin, China, is seen speaking in this photo taken April 25, 2009, in an unknown location. (CNS photo/Wikimedia)

World

China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says

Justin McLellan|Aug 27, 2024|2 Min Read

Vatican wants China deal to be renewed

Elise Ann Allen|May 22, 2024|4 Min Read

China

Three bishops, approved by pope and government, ordained in China

Cindy Wooden|Jan 31, 2024|3 Min Read

In this file photo, China's flag is seen as Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 15, 2016. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope appoints new bishop in China, ending a 70-year vacancy

Matthew Santucci|Jan 25, 2024|3 Min Read

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New cardinal in Hong Kong says red hat will help ‘build bridges’ with China

Elise Ann Allen|Aug 1, 2023|4 Min Read

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