Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord
Summary
Pope Leo XIV appointed a Chinese bishop, Joseph Lin Yuntuan, showing that he supports an ongoing agreement between the Vatican and China made in 2018. This agreement allows China some input on choosing bishops, though details have not been fully shared with the public.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV named Joseph Lin Yuntuan as a bishop in China.
- This is part of a 2018 agreement between the Vatican and China.
- The agreement lets China have some say in picking bishops.
- The exact details of the agreement are not public.
- As of now, Chinese Catholics can go to state-approved or underground churches.
- Lin's appointment was formally recognized by Chinese law.
- China broke formal ties with the Vatican in 1951 but relations have been improving.
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