The Holy See appointed a bishop for a vacant diocese in Chongqing.

The entities involved

• Chongqing →

  municipality of China

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  • Freight and express trains are operating new rail connections between China (Lanzhou, Chongqing) and Europe (Warsaw, Poland, Duisburg).Mon 08:39
• Holy See →

  jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome

  • The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Holy See.Sun 00:43
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