An arrangement is reportedly looming between the Vatican and China that would fall short of full diplomatic ties, but would address key issues. Reuters reported sources as saying a working group was set up in April to resolve the issue of who has authority to select and ordain bishops in China. The group is also Read more
Posts Tagged ‘China’
German president’s China visit should help church, bishop says
Tuesday, April 5th, 2016A Chinese bishop said the visit by German President Joachim Gauck to a cathedral in Xi’an on Holy Thursday should help the development of the church’s charity work. Bishop Anthony Dang Mingyan said he introduced the German president to the diocese’s charity works and described the general situation of Shaanxi province during the 50-minute March Read more
Catholic charity expresses concern over cross removal in China
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016
The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need expressed concern over the reported increase of incidents of persecution of Christians in China. The concern follows reports that Chinese officials ordered the removal of a cross from a church in Zhejiang province last week. “This incident fits into a pattern of government aggression … involving the Read more
Taupo school hosts language teacher from China
Friday, February 19th, 2016
“The approach to education is very different in New Zealand to that in China but kids here were lovely,” says Han Yu. “In China children in primary schools sit quietly and the teacher tells them everything but over here a teacher is just a facilitator of their learning so it is very different,” she said. Read more
Pope under fire for praising China in interview
Friday, February 5th, 2016Pope Francis has come under criticism for lavishing praise on China, but not mentioning human rights issues and restrictions on Christians. In an interview with the Asia Times, the Pontiff said the world need not fear China’s growing power. Francis said China had always been, for him, a “reference point of greatness” and “a great Read more
Holy See confirms Vatican delegation visited China
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015A Vatican delegation had talks with Chinese officials during a recent visit to China last month, the Holy See has disclosed. The six-member delegation visited for 11 days, during which time they visited Beijing Cathedral, the National Seminary and Bishop Giuseppe Li Shan. Bishop Li-Shan is recognised by both the Holy See and the Chinese Read more
Three Chinese bishops visit US seeking reconciliation
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015Three bishops from China have travelled to the United States seeking reconciliation with the universal Church. The visits of Bishops Joseph Ma Yinglin, John Baptist Yang Xiaoting and Vincent Zhan Silu coincided with visits by Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US. The three prelates belong to the Chinese-government sanctioned bishops’ conference Read more
World’s Largest Bible Printer Is In Atheist China
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015Though China is officially atheist, Christianity is growing, with believers now outnumbering communists. That’s good news for a huge Bible publisher that supports charities in China and Africa. In the soulless gray industrial zone near Nanjing’s South Railway Station are the sounds of rattling and roaring inside Amity Bible Printing Co. Without interruption, the printing Read more
China grateful Pope did not meet Dalai Lama
Friday, December 19th, 2014China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang expressed his appreciation for Pope Francis’ decision not to meet with the Dalai Lama. Qin said Monday that China had “noticed” the Holy See’s attitude. China is always sincere about improving relations with Vatican, Qin said. “China will continue to hold constructive dialogue with the Holy See,” Qin said, Read more
Thomas Aquinas in China
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014
The number, depth, and rapidity of changes in Chinese society over the last decade may obscure an unusual change within the academy: a markedly increased interest in the thought of Thomas Aquinas. Although it may seem strange to many in the West, contemporary Chinese scholars find Thomas’s thought not simply fascinating, but of enduring relevance. Read more