China, Vatican Extend Deal On Bishops For Two Years
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2020-10-22 HKT 15:37
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Beijnig and the Vatican have decided to extend a deal on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops in China by another two years, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
The Vatican's accord with Beijing, signed two years ago, expired on Thursday.
It gives the pope the final say over the appointment of Chinese bishops, and the central government allows all of them, including those hailing from a state-backed Church, to recognise the pope's authority.
"After friendly consultations," a deal was reached "to extend for two years the temporary agreement," ministry spokesman Zhao Lijan told reporters, adding the "two sides will... push forward the process of improving relations." (Reuters/AFP)
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