Your current location:HOME >health >Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty 正文
TIME:2024-05-22 05:56:21 Source: Internet compilationEdit:health
ROME (AP) — The Vatican made another big overture to China on Tuesday, reaffirming the Catholic Chur
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.
It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees2024-05-22 05:48
China’s unemployment rate for youth aged 162024-05-22 05:14
The astonishing effect of stem cell implants2024-05-22 05:05
China sees robust recovery, vigorous growth in cultural, tourism industries: minister2024-05-22 04:57
Landmark Paris trial of Syrian officials accused of torturing, killing a father and his son starts2024-05-22 04:52
Barges break loose on Ohio River in Pittsburgh, damaging a marina and striking a bridge2024-05-22 04:35
Panel discussions held during BFA Annual Conference 20242024-05-22 04:24
Interview: Popularity of Chinese NEVs soaring in Europe, says BYD's Dutch partner2024-05-22 04:15
Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty2024-05-22 03:56
China's online transactions rise during Spring Festival holiday2024-05-22 03:24
What to stream: Lenny Kravitz, South Park, 'Dune: Part 2'2024-05-22 05:35
China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 20242024-05-22 05:26
DeSmith stops 32 shots and Canucks sweep season series with 32024-05-22 05:22
China pledges proactive fiscal policy, prudent monetary policy in 20242024-05-22 05:20
Guardians ruin Francisco Lindor's Cleveland homecoming, trip Mets 32024-05-22 04:41
China's growth spurs optimism2024-05-22 04:33
Infographic: China2024-05-22 04:17
China's Shaanxi sees record surge in foreign2024-05-22 03:48
Austrian leader lauds UK's efforts on migration and cites its plan for deportations to Rwanda2024-05-22 03:15
China's automobile manufacturing sector logs steady expansion in 20232024-05-22 03:12