Chinese bishop hopeful on Vatican ties

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China and the Vatican could resume ties “in the near future,” said Bishop Zhan Silu, a Chinese Catholic bishop, who is also a National People’s Congress deputy.

China cut ties with the Vatican in 1951 shortly after the Communist Party took power. Beijing insists the Vatican must give up diplomatic relations with Taiwan before the two sides can re-establish ties

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Church observers said Pope Benedict’s recent elevation of Hong Kong Bishop Joseph Zen to the position of cardinal was a friendly gesture toward the Chinese people, even though Cardinal Zen is considered a troublemaker in pro-Beijing circles.
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Interesting interpretation - I had not heard this.
 
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