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On China, Leo XIV follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis
The new pontiff has implemented an agreement signed in 2018 between the Holy See and Beijing, though some Catholic factions have criticized it.
Pope Leo XIV appoints first Chinese bishop since his election, signaling support for China pact
The Vatican says the 2018 agreement, renewed until October 2028, is the best deal it could secure despite its undisclosed terms.
Pope Leo names first Chinese bishop
Pope Leo XIV made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop under the Vatican's 2018 agreement with Beijing, signalling he is continuing one of Pope Francis' most controversial foreign policy decisions.
Pope Leo XIV names new bishop for Archdiocese of Fuzhou, China
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appointed Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Fuzhou, China.
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China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment
The People’s Republic of China has officially recognized Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment, the Vatican announced, signaling what some say is an indication that the new pontiff intends to continue operating under the controversial Vatican-China deal.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan to continue deal with China over appointments
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Chinese Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan as an assistant in Fuzhou, the capital of China's south-eastern Fujian province. It's his first appointment under a controversial accord struck between the Vatican and China in 2018.
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