China 'unilaterally' appoints new Catholic bishop in Shanghai, Vatican says — Radio Free Asia
New bishop Shen Bin vows to carry forward a ‘patriotic’ form of Catholicism after transfer from Haimen diocese.
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New bishop Shen Bin vows to carry forward a ‘patriotic’ form of Catholicism after transfer from Haimen diocese.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Tuesday that ‘the Holy See had been informed a few days ago of the decision of the Chinese authorities to transfer [Bishop...
A bishop has been transferred to Shanghai, apparently without approval from Rome. This marks the 2nd time China has ignored its agreement with the Vatican.
Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Haimen was appointed to lead the Diocese of Shanghai by the Council of Chinese Bishops, the state-sanctioned bishops’ conference.
The installation ceremony of Bishop John Peng Weizhao in Nanchang, China, on Nov. 24, 2022. / Chinese Catholic Patriotic AssociationVatican City, Apr 4, 2023 / 09:56 am (CNA).A Chinese bishop was installed Tuesday as the bishop of Shanghai without the Vatican's approval, according to Asia News.The report says Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Haimen was appointed to lead the Diocese of Shanghai by the Council of Chinese Bishops, the state-sanctioned bishops' conference.Shen Bin is also the head of the Council of Chinese Bishops, Asia News reported.Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Tuesday that "...