The Pope calls the Chinese bishop while keeping the Vatican historic deal

Pope Liu XIV appointed the first Chinese bishop for his door, indicating that he will continue a historic agreement that sought to improve relations between the Vatican and China.

The two sides praised the appointment of the assistant bishop in the victory of Joseph Lynn Yunounewan as proof of their commitment to the delivery of 2018, which was reached under the late Pope Francis.

The agreement gave Chinese officials some inputs on the appointment of bishops. However, its contents have not been fully revealed to the public.

Beijing insists that the state must agree to appoint the bishops in China, with the passage of the opposite of the Catholic Church’s insistence as the papal decision.

China has about 10 million Catholics.

Currently, they face the choice of the presence of churches approved by the country that Beijing agreed with or Worship in underground gatherings That swore the loyalty of the Vatican.

On Wednesday, the Vatican said that the Yuntuan Ministry was “recognized” under Chinese law.

The Vatican said: “This event constitutes another fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities, which is an important step on the diocese of the diocese.”

When asked about the appointment of Yuntuan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told the reporters on Thursday that this showed how the 2018 agreement was “implemented”, government media reported.

He said China is ready to work with the Vatican to continue to improve relations.

Michelle Chambon, a research colleague at the Asian Research Institute in Singapore, which was widely written about the Catholic Church, Reuters news agency Reuters that the Pope’s move shows “preparation to support reconciliation rather than hostility.”

In September 2018, Pope Francis admitted seven bishops appointed by China. The Vatican also admitted after the death of the eighth bishop, who died in the previous year.

China broke out for the first time diplomatic relations with the Apostolic Chair in 1951, and many Catholics were forced to go underground during the rule of former communist leader Mao Zaidong, as it appeared only in the eighties when religious practices were tolerated again.