This week Bishop Li Shan of Beijing, who leads the national government-sponsored bishops conference in China, began a 5-day visit to Hong Kong intended to strengthen ties between the two churches and facilitate stronger communication.
The archbishop of Beijing is visiting Hong Kong in a trip that marks a historic first since the Chinese Communist Party severed relations with the Vatican.
The Chinese bishop began his visit to Hong Kong on Monday night with vespers in the chapel of Hong Kong’s diocesan offices followed by an exchange of gifts.
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