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Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican’s controversial accord
- On June 5, 2025, Pope Leo XIV named Joseph Lin Yuntuan to serve as an assistant bishop within the Fuzhou Archdiocese in China.
- This appointment followed the Vatican-China deal renewed for three years in October 2024, aiming to improve mutual recognition and religious dialogue.
- Lin, who was ordained a priest in 1984 and consecrated bishop in 2017, had previously served underground and only now received formal civil recognition from Chinese authorities.
- Human Rights Watch urged Pope Leo to press China to free Catholic clergy facing harassment, highlighting ongoing concerns despite the deal's implementation.
- The appointment signals Pope Leo’s continuation of the historic accord, reflecting a step towards communion between the Holy See and Chinese authorities amid complex church-state relations.
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Joseph Lin Yuntuan, a prelate faithful to the Holy See and not to the regime church, will be bishop in Fuzhou. China ratification. It is a rupture of the previous scheme, in which Rome was to give the ok to the choices of the party.Tira a new air in the relations between the Holy See and China. The day before yesterday, was announced...
The appointment of Giuseppe Lin Yuntuan comes within the framework of a historic confidential agreement, signed in 2018 by Beijing and Pope Francis, and last renewed for four years in October 2024.
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Beijing hails improving Vatican ties after Pope Leo names first Chinese bishop
Beijing hailed on Thursday improving ties with the Vatican after the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Pope Leo XIV, signalling the new pontiff’s support for a controversial accord on nominations struck by his predecessor. The St. Peter’s Square before the St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Obelisk. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Jean-Pol GRANDMONT/cc-by-sa 3.0. The Holy See expressed “satisfaction” on Wednesday at the recognition by China…
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