Vatican-China bishop deal renewed for four more years

[ad_1] A worshiper waves the flag of China as Pope Francis leaves following the weekly general audience on June 12, 2019, at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images Vatican City, Oct 22, 2024 / 08:53 am (CNA). The Vatican announced Tuesday that it has renewed its agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops for an additional four years.The renewal comes days after a report from the Hudson Institute detailed how seven…