Pope Francis creates 'new' diocese in China, accepting borde

The Vatican announced the erection of the Weifang diocese on Jan. 29, 2024, the day of the consecration of the diocese’s first bishop, Bishop Anthony Sun Venjun. / Credit: Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association

Rome Newsroom, Jan 29, 2024 / 13:...

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