The agreement calls for China to formally recognize the pope’s authority within the church, while the Vatican in turn recognized the legitimacy of bishops previously appointed by Beijing.
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In Shift for Church, Pope Francis Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions
The comments, shown in a new documentary, are the strongest yet from a pontificate that has taken a more tolerant and inclusive tone.
An Italian Teenager Could Become the First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis, who died at 15 in 2006 and was an early adopter of the internet, was beatified over the weekend, putting him on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church.
Pope Criticizes Lack of Unity in World’s Response to Coronavirus
In an encyclical, the most authoritative form of papal teaching, Francis lamented poor cooperation among countries and warned the forces of “myopic, extremist, resentful and aggressive nationalism are on the rise.”
Rebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s Critics
Pope Francis declined to see Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is demanding a harder Vatican line on China. The Holy See said meeting just before a U.S. election would be inappropriate.
Cardinal Dismissed Over Corruption Says He’s Innocent
A day after Pope Francis dismissed Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu without explanation, the once-powerful prelate disclosed the reason, and denied reports accusing him of corruption.
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a Fixture of Vatican Intrigue, Resigns
In a cryptic statement, the Vatican did not explain the reason for Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu’s departure. News reports had connected him to a financial scandal.
Vatican Reiterates Its Opposition to Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
As lawmakers debate right-to-life issues around the world, the Vatican says euthanasia and assisted suicide are “intrinsically evil” acts.
Unsealed Archives Give Fresh Clues to Pope Pius XII’s Response to the Holocaust
Several documents that have emerged from the newly opened Vatican Archives on the papacy of Pius XII bolster accusations of indifference to Jewish suffering, but some scholars say the full picture has yet to emerge.
Polish Cleric Retires in Face of Cover-Up Accusations. It’s Not Enough, Critics Say.
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Slawoj Leszek Glodz of Poland, a move seen as a subtle rebuke. But far more is needed to address the abuse of children by priests, advocates say.