Pope Leo XIV appointed the first Chinese bishop under the framework of the Agreement established in 2018 between the Vatican and Beijing. This decision reflects the intention of continuing with one of the most controversial measures in the foreign policy of Francisco i.
The Vatican expressed his satisfaction for the appointment of the Bishop Joseph Lin yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou. This was released on June 5 and officially recognized by Chinese authorities last Wednesday.
Through a statement, The Holy See stressed that the inauguration of Lin and its civil validation “represents an additional fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities and is a significant advance in the community path of the diocese, ”AP said.
Vatican: Leo XIV appointed the first Chinese bishop
By 2018, Pope Francis generated discomfort in conservative sectors By approving an agreement on the designation of bishops, a dividing point in the relations between the Vatican and China from the breakdown of diplomatic ties with the arrival of communism.
Beijing had claimed the exclusive right to appoint bishops as a matter of sovereignty, While the Vatican maintained that only the Pontiff corresponds to appoint the successors of the apostles.
It is estimated that 12 million Catholics from China They are divided between an official church – controlled by the State and without recognizing the authority of the Pope – and a clandestine church that remained loyal to Rome for decades of repression.
The details of the 2018 agreement were never made public, although allows the church under state control to have voice in the choice of its leadersdespite the fact that Francisco insisted that he reserves the right of veto on the final choice.
One of the great challenges in the foreign policy faced by León is to decide whether he will renew the agreement or meet the demands of the conservative sectors to make modifications.
Javier Milei held his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV and the Government says that he will visit Argentina
Javier Milei continues his international tour with One of the most symbolic moments. The president maintained A audience with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, with whom he talked about his government plan and will seek to strengthen the personal bond with Francisco’s successor. The meeting marks a significant chapter on its agenda, not only because of the spiritual weight of the event, but also for the political and diplomatic scenario in which it is part of.
Milei arrived minutes before 9 in Rome (4 in the morning of Argentina) to meet the Supreme Pontiff. As it transpired, the president invited Leo XIV to visit the country and spokesman Manuel Adorni said the Pope confirmed that he will make the trip.
After the meeting, from the Holy See highlighted the “Mutual appreciation for solid bilateral relations” Between both states. They also expressed the will to “reinforce them even more.”
Both approached “Topics of common interest” such as “socio -economic trends, the fight against poverty and commitment in favor of social cohesion”according to the Holy See.
Source: Ambito
