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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. [1]

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]

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]

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". [4]

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. [5]

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. [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]

24 October 2025 24 OCTOBER 2025 – ASEAN MUST UNEQUIVOCALLY REJECT MYANMAR JUNTA’S SHAM ELECTION DURING THE SUMMIT We, the undersigned trade unions, civil society, and human rights organisations from across the ASEAN region and international community... [8]

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[1] MM asianews.it · 100% 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.

[2] MM asianews.it · 75% 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

[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

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".

[5] 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.

[6] 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.

[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 progressivevoicemyanmar.org · 75% match

Joint Statement on Sham Election Ahead ASEAN Summit

24 October 2025 24 OCTOBER 2025 – ASEAN MUST UNEQUIVOCALLY REJECT MYANMAR JUNTA’S SHAM ELECTION DURING THE SUMMIT We, the undersigned trade unions, civil society, and human rights organisations from across the ASEAN region and international community

[9] MM asianews.it · 55% match

Dear Vatican, what should we do about the Patriotic Association?

Dear Vatican, what should we do about the Patriotic Association? Savio, a priest of the underground Church, writes of his difficulties of conscience in accepting bishops who are involved with the Patriotic Association, because they support an "indepe

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-19 · 44% match

Don't ignore Xi's warning about black swans and gray rhinos

China's just-ended National People's Congress, its annual meeting of parliament, was held against the backdrop of the country's ongoing economic turbulence. How to cope with slowing growth was a main theme at the event.

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