Bishop Joseph Shen Bin regularized as Bishop of Shanghai
The Chinese government unilaterally transferred him to Shanghai in April.
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The Chinese government unilaterally transferred him to Shanghai in April.
Pope Francis officially recognises the bishop of Shanghai, Joseph Shen Bin, who was appointed by the People’s Republic of China in April.
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?
For Father Criveller, PIME missionary and China expert, by appointing Shen Bin as bishop of Shanghai, the pope shows that he cares for the people of God and we are with him. But Card Parolin’s interview clearly indicates that the Holy See is disappointed by the situation. It is hard to imagine that Chinese authorities, who are bent on nationalising religions, would stop acting unilaterally.
Pope Francis formally confirmed Bishop Shen Bin for the Shanghai post on July 15.