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Pope Francis attempted to explain the controversial “provisional agreement” between the Vatican and China during his General Audience today.
From Vatican News:
Pope Francis urged for prayers that the Provisional Agreemen between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of Bishops in China, may help heal past wounds and foster full communion
Good of Chinese Catholics
“The Agreement,” the Pope explained, “is the fruit of a long and thoughtful path of dialogue, aimed at fostering a more positive collaboration between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities for the good of the Catholic community in China and for harmony in the entire society.”
He said in this spirit he decided to send a message of fraternal encouragement to Chinese Catholics and to the whole of the Universal Church.
Healing wounds and full communion
The Pope hopes that with this agreement, “a new phase can be opened in China, which will help in healing the wounds of the past, re-establish and maintain full communion among all Chinese Catholics and take up the proclamation of the Gospel with renewed commitment.
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