In a strongly worded statement, the Vatican has announced that a Chinese bishop installed by the government-backed Patriotic Catholic Association last week "has no authority to govern the …
In case you needed another reason to appreciate July 4th, the active involvement of the chinese government in manipulating the Church should provide ample reason to appreciate our religious freedom!
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