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Hong Kong Cardinal, Former Taiwan VP at Papal Funeral, But No China Representative
January 06, 2023

Hong Kong Cardinal, Former Taiwan VP at Papal Funeral, But No China Representative

By Ken Moritsugu and Kanis Leung
The Chinese government did not appear to be sending anyone to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral.

China-Vatican Relations in the Xi Era
May 07, 2022

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
October 23, 2020

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.

Vatican Renews Overtures to China Ahead of Xi’s Italy Visit
March 21, 2019

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.

What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan
September 21, 2018

What the China-Vatican Deal Means for Taiwan

By Gary Sands
A reported agreement could spell trouble for Taipei -- and China's Catholics.

Beijing: ‘China and Vatican Have Been in Effective Contacts’
June 22, 2018

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
May 04, 2018

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?
February 01, 2018

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?

The Complicated China-Vatican Relationship Moves Forward
December 05, 2017

The Complicated China-Vatican Relationship Moves Forward

By Charlotte Gao
Both sides express willingness to improve bilateral relations despite sporadic unfriendly gestures.

China and the Vatican Are a Step Closer to Mending Ties
February 10, 2017

China and the Vatican Are a Step Closer to Mending Ties

By Cal Wong
According to a Hong Kong bishop, China and the Holy See have a solution to the major issue keeping them apart.

China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?
September 22, 2016

China and the Vatican: Towards a New Era?

By Kevin Hsu
A closer look at a complex relationship amid talk of an impending rapprochement.
China and the Pope: It's Complicated
October 01, 2015

China and the Pope: It's Complicated

By Bochen Han
Xi Jinping's visit to the US overlapped with Pope Francis' trip. Will the two ever actually meet?

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