So what would be the answer? Rome argues that the only independent bishop is the one named by the Vatican. China argues against the interference of the Vatican as a foreign government. One wonders ...

The United States' chief advocate for religious freedom expressed his "disappointment" in the Vatican over its provisional ...

Saying “we must walk patiently in China,” Pope Francis views continued dialogue with Beijing as the guiding principle in his ...

VATICAN CITY _ The recent consecration of bishops in China without the approval of Pope Benedict XVI is prompting the Vatican to reevaluate its push to restore diplomatic relations with Beijing.

Cardinal Zen, former Bishop of Hong Kong ... Church — the Church in the catacombs. In 1988, the Vatican responded to the situation in China in the form of instructions to Chinese Catholics ...

In future new bishops will be proposed by members of local Catholic communities together with Chinese authorities. The names will be sent to the Vatican Pope Francis on Tuesday defended a landmark ...

The United States' chief advocate for religious freedom expressed his "disappointment" in the Vatican over its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops in the country.

On 20 November 2010, the unlawful consecration of Guo Jincai as bishop of Chengde soured relations between the Vatican and China. When the government, with much ostentation, held the Eighth ...

- Cardinal Joseph Zen, a vocal opponent of attempts by Beijing and the Vatican at rapprochement, presides over a vigil Mass ...

Zen, a 90-year-old retired bishop, will attend the funeral ... Zen contends the deal betrays pro-Vatican Catholics in China and the clergy who have suffered persecution there.

The Vatican says a written account of the history-making papacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be placed alongside his body in his coffin for burial Wednesday VATICAN CITY -- A written account ...