Chinese state church ordains Vatican-approved bishop

[Holly3278]

Beijing, Dec 24, 2007 / 10:32 am (CNA).- On Friday the state-recognized Catholic Patriotic Association ordained a bishop with the approval of the Vatican, the Agence France-Presse reports.

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What do you all think about the Chinese ordaining Vatican approved bishops? I personally think its great!

 

[childofmary1143]

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What do you all think about the Chinese ordaining Vatican approved bishops? I personally think its great!

Will the Chinese government pressure this Bishop to denounce the Papacy? I ask that because the “Official” Chinese Church requires it so. If not will they torture him to do it?

 

[RomanCrusader]

This is good, but there is much left to do.

 

[Digitonomy]

Will the Chinese government pressure this Bishop to denounce the Papacy? I ask that because the “Official” Chinese Church requires it so. If not will they torture him to do it?

I have not heard of this being an issue in recent years.