Last Hong Kong governor: Pope 'badly advised' on China bishops' pact
Dec. 18, 2020 Catholic News Service DUBLIN -- The last governor of Hong Kong criticized the Vatican's agreement with China on the appointment of bishops and said Pope Francis has been "exceptionally badly advised" in concluding the pact. In his online discussion, "China and the Liberal Democracies -- Do We Face a new Cold War?" for the international Catholic weekly, The Tablet, Chris Patten appealed to the Vatican to "tell us what is in the deal." The details of the bilateral agreement remain secret. It was renewed in October despite criticism by the United States and human rights organ...
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