The Holy See on Tuesday renewed its
agreement with China on the appointment of Beijing-approved
bishops for four years and said dialogue was continuing on full
freedom of worship in the Asian country.
"The Holy See and the People's Republic of China, given the
consensus reached for a fruitful application of the Provisional
Agreement on the appointment of Bishops, after appropriate
consultations and evaluations, have agreed to extend its
validity for a further four years, starting today", said the
Vatican press office.
"The Vatican side remains intent on continuing the respectful
and constructive dialogue with the Chinese Party, for the
development of bilateral relations in view of the good of the
Catholic Church in the country and of all the Chinese people",
added the Holy See.
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