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The Holy See on the Assembly of Catholic Representatives and Chengdu and Xichang episcopal ordinations A statement by the Vatican Press Office Director speaks of sharing the "pain" of Chinese Catholics over the participation of an illegitimate bishop... [1]

At the opening of the first regular session of the third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on March 20, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe urged parliamentarians to set aside personal and party bias, prioritize national and public interests, and engage in di... [2]

Politburo members receive Catholic representatives of Ninth Assembly Bishops and laity met Yu Zhengsheng, a permanent member of the Politburo, Liu Yandong, the State Council, Sun Chunlan, director of the United Front. [3]

Holy See against an illicit Episcopal ordination and violence against bishops Vatican City (AsiaNews) – The Vatican has come down hard against an illicit Episcopal ordination to be held Nov. [4]

Doubts and indifference among Chinese Catholics toward Card Tong’s article Chinese Catholic websites did not publish the article. Many believers think that nothing will change. Card Tong “has tried not to offend the Chinese government". [5]

Mgr Han Zhihai goes from underground to official bishop of Lanzhou Government representatives say that the transition from underground to official bishop is the result of negotiations with the Vatican. [6]

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops The emphasis on "independence" and "autonomy" does not bode well for dialogue between China and the Vatican. [7]

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy" 59 bishops present at assembly, as well as the state administration for religious affairs director and members of the United Front. [8]

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[1] MM asianews.it · 85% match

The Holy See on the Assembly of Catholic Representatives and Chengdu and Xichang episcopal ordinations

The Holy See on the Assembly of Catholic Representatives and Chengdu and Xichang episcopal ordinations A statement by the Vatican Press Office Director speaks of sharing the "pain" of Chinese Catholics over the participation of an illegitimate bishop

[2] MM elevenmyanmar.com · 2026-03-21 · 31% match

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At the opening of the first regular session of the third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on March 20, Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe urged parliamentarians to set aside personal and party bias, prioritize national and public interests, and engage in di

[3] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Politburo members receive Catholic representatives of Ninth Assembly

Politburo members receive Catholic representatives of Ninth Assembly Bishops and laity met Yu Zhengsheng, a permanent member of the Politburo, Liu Yandong, the State Council, Sun Chunlan, director of the United Front.

[4] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Holy See against an illicit Episcopal ordination and violence against bishops

Holy See against an illicit Episcopal ordination and violence against bishops Vatican City (AsiaNews) – The Vatican has come down hard against an illicit Episcopal ordination to be held Nov.

[5] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Doubts and indifference among Chinese Catholics toward Card Tong’s article

Doubts and indifference among Chinese Catholics toward Card Tong’s article Chinese Catholic websites did not publish the article. Many believers think that nothing will change. Card Tong “has tried not to offend the Chinese government".

[6] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Mgr Han Zhihai goes from underground to official bishop of Lanzhou

Mgr Han Zhihai goes from underground to official bishop of Lanzhou Government representatives say that the transition from underground to official bishop is the result of negotiations with the Vatican.

[7] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops

Official and underground priests unsatisfied with Assembly and participating bishops The emphasis on "independence" and "autonomy" does not bode well for dialogue between China and the Vatican.

[8] MM asianews.it · 73% match

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy"

Assembly of Chinese Catholic Representatives extolls "independence and autonomy" 59 bishops present at assembly, as well as the state administration for religious affairs director and members of the United Front.

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2022-06-19 · 44% match

Pope urges Christians and Buddhists to experience compassion together

Pope Francis recently received a Buddhist delegation from Thailand’s Sangha Assembly in Chetuphon, comprising 33 monks of the Theravada and Mahayana schools, led

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-07-04 · 39% match

Myanmar coup latest: Telenor 'evaluating' presence in country

YANGON/BANGKOK -- Myanmar's military on Feb. 1 detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country's first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule.

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