The Holy See Press Office confirms a telephone call between Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, whom Pope Francis has sent on a peace mission to kyiv, Moscow, Washington and Beijing in 2023, and Li Hui, Beijing’s delegate for Eurasian affairs. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Thursday that yesterday morning, Wednesday, August 14,…
Vatican news In an interview with the Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus, Pope Francis said that China is a “great people” who “must not waste their heritage” and reiterated his desire to make an apostolic journey to the country. By Isabella Piro The heart of the interview granted by Pope Francis to Father…
On Saturday, June 22, Pope Francis named Giuseppe Yang Yongqiang bishop of Hangzhou, moving him from Zhoucun in east China's Shandong province. This appointment is part of the Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. The prelate had participated in the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. By Gianni Valente* Giuseppe…
At the Pontifical Urban University of Rome, for the presentation of the work dedicated to Cardinal Celso Costantini and China, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, spoke of the continuation of dialogue with China and the Pope's appreciation for the Chinese people. By Salvatore Cernuzio The moment seems premature at the moment, but…
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will present a new book on Cardinal Costantini, the first apostolic delegate to China, on June 20 at the Pontifical Urban University of Rome. Deborah Castellano Lubov Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will present the work “Cardinal Celso Costantini and China – Builder of a 'bridge'…
Vatican news Pope Francis recalls the 100th anniversary of the Concilium Sinense in Shanghai and encourages Chinese Catholics to bear witness to their faith through works of mercy and charity, while promoting the harmony of social coexistence. By Devin Watkins The Pontifical Urban University of Rome organized a conference on Tuesday to mark the 100th…