Faith

Under surveillance, government pressure, China needs prayers, observers say

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:03:51 -0400

When Pope Benedict XVI instituted the Day of Prayer for Catholics in China in 2007, Aloysius Jin Luxian was bishop of Shanghai. That year, an article in The Atlantic monthly described Bishop Jin as "arguably the most influential and controversial figure in Chinese Catholicism of the last 50 years."

Vatican notes 'surprise and regret' over China's transfer of a bishop

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:42:52 -0500

In an unusual move, the Vatican issued a public statement of regret, essentially accusing the Chinese government of violating its agreement with the Vatican over the appointment of Catholic bishops.

Starting to feel Francis is including me out

clewis@catholicregister.org (Charles Lewis) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:59:49 -0400

My inclination is to defend whoever is our pope. I say this for several reasons. For one a pope is Christ��Ƶapp shadow on Earth. I also believe popes are chosen by men influenced by the Holy Spirit. Lastly, I’m a convert. The idea of criticizing a pope seems presumptuous for someone relatively new to the faith.

Hearing examines China's new deal with Vatican, policy on religion

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:16:15 -0400

WASHINGTON – Debate continues about whether the Vatican's provisional agreement with China will improve relations between the Chinese state and members of religious groups, which have had a long history of conflict.

On papal flight, Pope discusses sex abuse, cover-up corruption, China-Vatican deal

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:03:19 -0400

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME – The Catholic Church has grown in its understanding of the horror of clerical sexual abuse and of the "corruption" of covering it up, Pope Francis said.