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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar:

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]

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. [2]

Holy See and Israel continue talks on taxes and holy places The negotiations are focusing on how to consolidate historic tax exemptions, which make it possible for donations from Catholics around the world to reach their intended destinations. [3]

Israel to restart negotiations with the Holy See Tel Aviv (AsiaNews) In Israel, confirmation is available of the surprise statement of Israeli diplomats, at a press conference they convened in Rome yesterday (Monday, 27 November), that Israel and the... (confirmed by 2 sources) [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]

Holy See-Israel delegation speeds up work ahead of pope's visit to Holy Land Jerusalem (AsiaNews) - The permanent bilateral commission between the Holy See and the state of Israel today concluded its plenary meeting at the foreign ministry in Jerusal... [6]

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. [7]

"Cordial" relations, but nothing concrete in Holy See-Israel dialogue Tel Aviv (AsiaNews) - A joint communiqué has been issued by the delegations of the Holy See and of the State of Israel, after their meeting on 6 November, within the framework of t... [8]

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