The CCP controls the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association via a secret provisional agreement to align it with CCP ideology.
5 reports, 4 independent
Updated Aug 28
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What happened
The CCP controls the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association via a secret provisional agreement to align it with CCP ideology.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Mihăiţă Blaj led a delegation regarding a Sino-Vatican agreement, with Antoine Camilleri serving as undersecretary during its formation.Sub-event
- Joseph Chang Yanfeng was appointed bishop of Chifeng, an agreement requiring the Pope to consult with the CCP due to party repression.Sub-event
CCP asserts ideological control over the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association through a secret agreement.1 source
Division between Catholic groups in China causes diplomatic breakdown.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chinese Communist Party
founding and ruling party of the People's Republic of China
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Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association
State-sanctioned Catholic organization in China. Not in Union with the Holy See
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Holy See
jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome
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