Pope Francis has announced the nomination of a new Chinese bishop, the third in less than a week. Bishop Peter Wu Yishun was consecrated bishop of Minbei in southeast China.
ROME Pope Francis on Wednesday announced the nomination of a new Chinese bishop, the third in less than a week, in an apparent sign that a controversial 2018 accord with Beijing governing the nomination of Chinese bishops is working.
ROME Pope Francis on Wednesday announced the nomination of a new Chinese bishop, the third in less than a week, in an apparent sign that a controversial 2018 accord with Beijing governing the nomination of Chinese bishops is working. Bishop Peter Wu Yishun was consecrated bishop of Minbei in Fujian in…
Pope Francis appoints 3 bishops, reorganizes diocese in China in line with 2018 accord. New bishop consecrated for Minbei, Weifang diocese reorganized. Vatican aims to promote pastoral care and spiritual welfare, all within the framework of Vatican-China agreement. Critics question the deal's impact on Chinese Catholics loyal to Rome amidst Beijing's insistence on national sovereignty. Stay updated on the latest developments.