Pope Asks China For 'Trust, Courage And Farsightedness' In New Relationship
- 6 years ago
Pope Francis urged China’s leaders on Wednesday to move ahead with “trust, courage and farsightedness”. Beijing and the Vatican struck a landmark agreement on the appointment of bishops.
The accord, which critics have called a sellout to the Communist government, gives the Vatican a say in the choice of bishops in China. It could also be a precursor to restoring diplomatic ties with Beijing after more than 70 years.