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The Geopolitics of the Renewed Sino-Vatican Deal

The Geopolitics of the Renewed Sino-Vatican Deal

By Matthew J. Santucci
China and the Vatican recently renewed their agreement on bishop appointments, this time for four years. What does that mean for the Catholic Church in China – and for Taiwan?

Vatican Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic Church Is No Threat to Sovereignty

Vatican Makes Fresh Overture to China, Reaffirms That Catholic Church Is No Threat to Sovereignty

By Nicole Winfield
The Vatican hosted the head of China’s bishops conference for an unprecedented, high-level commemoration of a 1924 meeting in Shanghai.
China-Vatican Relations in the Xi Era

China-Vatican Relations in the Xi Era

By Wang Linbin
Nearly four years after reaching a provisional arrangement, are the two sides moving closer to a formal agreement on bishop appointments?

Vatican, China Extend Bishop Agreement Over US Opposition

Vatican, China Extend Bishop Agreement Over US Opposition

By Associated Press
The Vatican renewed a 2018 pact on selecting China-based bishops, despite rising concerns over religious freedom in China.

Chinese Catholics: Lent in the Time of COVID-19

Chinese Catholics: Lent in the Time of COVID-19

By Layne Vandenberg
How do Catholics in Hebei, China, maintain a strong community amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit

Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit

By Nicole Winfield
After a breakthrough in China-Vatican relations, speculation is mounting that Xi will meet Pope Francis this week.

Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’

Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’

By Charlotte Gao
Pope Francis expresses high optimism for improving bilateral ties in an interview.
China Could Get a Lot More Than We Think from a Deal with the Vatican

China Could Get a Lot More Than We Think from a Deal with the Vatican

By Gabriel Alvarado and Greg Levesque
A possible deal between the Holy See and Beijing could have wide-ranging consequences.

Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?

Is Taiwan About to Lose Another Diplomatic Ally?

By Shannon Tiezzi
What to make of recent reports that the Vatican has made a breakthrough in relations with Beijing?

China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?

China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?

By Kevin Hsu
A closer look at a complex relationship amid talk of an impending rapprochement.

Pope Francis' China Challenge

Pope Francis' China Challenge

By Justin McDonnell
China and the Vatican don't have the best of historical relationships. Could Pope Francis change that?
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