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Vatican–China Commission Will Select Bishops, Says Pope Francis

Pope Francis reveals the existence of a Vatican-CCP commission to pick China's bishops, providing a glimpse into the Holy See's dealings with Beijing.

September 5, 2023BY Naveen Athrappully

Ireland’s Catholic Church, Government Clash Over COVID-19 Restrictions

DUBLIN—Five Roman Catholic bishops from Ireland's 22 dioceses are set to defy COVID-19 restrictions after instructing local parishes ...

August 3, 2021BY Reuters

US Bishops Weigh Anti-Abuse Strategy After Delay Set by Vatican

BALTIMORE—Several Roman Catholic bishops on Nov. 13 urged colleagues at their national meeting to take some sort of ...

November 13, 2018BY The Associated Press

Vatican Deal With Beijing Leaves Some Key Questions Unresolved

HONG KONG/VATICAN CITY—A landmark deal between China's leaders and the Vatican over the appointment of bishops has been ...

October 1, 2018BY Reuters

Vatican Agreement With China Draws Concerns Amid Crackdown

BEIJING—The Vatican's breakthrough agreement to give China some say over bishop appointments has critics accusing the church of ...

September 27, 2018BY The Associated Press