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Report: Vatican Not Mentioned in China’s New Rules on Bishop Appointments

China’s new “Administrative Measures for Religious Clergy” will go into effect on May 1.

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China’s new “Administrative Measures for Religious Clergy” will go into effect on May 1.

The rules do not mention any role of the Vatican in approving bishops, despite the 2018 Vatican-China agreement reportedly involving both Chinese authorities and the Holy See in the process of appointing bishops.