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Chinese bishop urges clergy to join state-approved Church

Chinese Bishop Hans says following the state rules is important for the Churchs mission and growth

SIPING: Bishop Andrea Han Jingtao died last December 30th. In the days that have followed, this document was dellivered an outline of his life’s story, with many parts transcribed from his own words. Some Chinese priests say that the text was written by people close to the bishop, who wrote down things heard from the prelate, considered a "giant of culture and faith" of the underground Church. This story reveals that Msgr. Han not only founded a female congregation, but also a male one, which...

by Bernardo Cervellera A great scholar, he spent 27 years in a forced labour camp, and later taught at a university. He was also appreciated by prison authorities. Upon becoming bishop in 1982, he divided his time between academic and pastoral work. After 1997 he was under constant police surveillance. He was a supporter of the Legions of Mary and founder of the Womens Congregation of Mount Calvary. Rome (AsiaNews) – Mgr Andrew Han Jingtao, underground bishop of Siping (Jilin), passed away la...