Analysis: Why Pope Francis recognized a bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal

Why has Pope Francis decided to recognize a bishop installed by Chinese authorities—in violation of the historic Sino-Vatican agreement—more than three months after he was appointed to China’s largest diocese?

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