Pope rectifies irregular transfer in China
"The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai, in continental China, transferring him from the Diocese of Haimen."
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"The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai, in continental China, transferring him from the Diocese of Haimen."
Why has Pope Francis decided to recognize a bishop installed by Chinese authorities—in violation of the historic Sino-Vatican agreement—more than three months after he was appointed to China’s largest diocese?
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has rectified an irregularly appointed bishop in China for the 'greater good of the diocese,' said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. 'The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Joseph Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai, in continental China, transferring him from the Diocese of Haimen,' the Vatican announced July 15. Bishop Shen, 53, had been appointed to the Diocese of Haimen in 2010 'with the consent of the two parties,' that is, China and the Holy
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