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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]

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. [2]

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. [3]

Lay faithful comment on Card. John Tong’s article on China-Holy See relations: Overly optimistic The bishop of Hong Kong is too optimistic. The Patriotic Association is the stumbling block that controls the Church on behalf of the government. [4]

Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church Card. John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, gives an in-depth explanation of the Holy See’s reasons for continuing dialogue with Beijing: to ensure greater religious freedom to the Catholic c... [5]

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]

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... [7]

The "despair" of the underground Church before China-Vatican dialogue The faithful of the underground Church are frustrated by the Holy See’s “overlooking” them. [9]

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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 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.

[3] MM asianews.it · 75% 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.

[4] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Lay faithful comment on Card. John Tong’s article on China-Holy See relations: Overly optimistic

Lay faithful comment on Card. John Tong’s article on China-Holy See relations: Overly optimistic The bishop of Hong Kong is too optimistic. The Patriotic Association is the stumbling block that controls the Church on behalf of the government.

[5] MM asianews.it · 74% match

Card. Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church

Tong: Communion of the Church in China with the Universal Church Card. John Tong, bishop of Hong Kong, gives an in-depth explanation of the Holy See’s reasons for continuing dialogue with Beijing: to ensure greater religious freedom to the Catholic c

[6] MM asianews.it · 70% 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".

[7] MM asianews.it · 43% 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

[8] FI yle.fi · 2013-09-11 · 35% match

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“Muslim mother-in-law? Hindu son-in-law? A common reality in the capital region,” wrote Helsinki's Lutheran Bishop Irja Askola as she promoted the church’s latest work on her Facebook page.

[9] MM asianews.it · 40% match

The "despair" of the underground Church before China-Vatican dialogue

The "despair" of the underground Church before China-Vatican dialogue The faithful of the underground Church are frustrated by the Holy See’s “overlooking” them.

[10] MM asianews.it · 35% match

Synod for the Amazon: Card Stella hails the ‘great beauty’ of celibacy in a priest’s life

Synod for the Amazon: Card Stella hails the ‘great beauty’ of celibacy in a priest’s life “The Church has remained the only institution that preaches a commitment that last forever, for priests, consecrated life and marriage,” said Card Stella.

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