[Apologetics] Vatican talks on Chinese bishops

[Art Kelly]

Vatican talks on Chinese bishops
Michael Sheridan, Hong Kong 
June 19, 2006

THE plight of seven detained bishops affiliated to the
underground Catholic Church in China, at least one of
whom is gravely ill, has prompted secret negotiations
between the Vatican and the Chinese.

The bishops, mostly frail and elderly, are political
hostages in a dispute half-a-century old over the
Pope's right to appoint bishops in China and the
Vatican's recognition of Taiwan. 

The talks have been disclosed by Cardinal Joseph Zen
of Hong Kong, who has watched with alarm as moves to
reconcile the Vatican with China have turned into a
confrontation. 

The breach came when Chinese officials ordered the
appointment of three bishops not approved by Rome,
wrecking months of diplomacy and leaving China's
Catholic clergy facing their greatest danger for
years. 

Cardinal Zen said last week that envoys from Rome were
in Beijing for closed-door talks, despite the mutual
public recriminations, to prevent the situation
getting worse for priests and bishops loyal to the
Pope. 

The complete article is at
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19510402-2703,00.html#



                           
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