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Xi Moves to Sinicize China's Catholic Church with Vatican Consent
Original: Xi ‘Sinicizes’ China’s Catholic Church, with Vatican Approval
China's government is pushing ahead with the 'Sinicization' of the Catholic Church, bringing it under state control and aligning it with Communist Party priorities, reportedly with the Vatican's acquiescence under their 2018 agreement on bishop appointments. Critics, including conservative commentators, argue the deal undermines religious freedom and betrays Chinese Catholics who remain loyal to Rome, while the Vatican defends it as a pragmatic step to keep the church alive in China.
Why now: Ongoing debate over the Vatican-China agreement and its impact on religious freedom keeps the story in the news.
Xi JinpingVaticanChinaCatholic ChurchPope Francis
Evidence
- Xi ‘Sinicizes’ China’s Catholic Church, with Vatican Approval · National Review
- Xi ‘Sinicizes’ China’s Catholic Church, with Vatican Approval · National Review
- Xi ‘Sinicizes’ China’s Catholic Church, with Vatican Approval · National Review
- Xi ‘Sinicizes’ China’s Catholic Church, with Vatican Approval · National Review
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