Posted on 09/05/2022 5:45:52 PM PDT by marshmallow
Appearing on Italian news channel Tg2, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin speaks about the Holy See’s Agreement with China on the nomination of bishops; the conditions for self-defence in war; the role of Catholics in politics, and Pope John Paul I as a reformer.
Cardinal Parolin on Friday evening offered an in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine and its international implications as well as the Holy See’s relations of trust with China and Russia in an interview on Italian television news channel Tg2.
Speaking of the Provisional Agreement the Holy See signed with China in 2018, Cardinal Parolin said, “When you negotiate with someone, you must always start from recognizing their good faith. Otherwise, the negotiation makes no sense.” The Cardinal said he is convinced that the Provisional Agreement – aimed at ensuring that all bishops in the country are in communion with the Pope, and are fully Chinese and fully Catholic – will be renewed. He noted that a delegation from the Holy See has returned to China to continue discussions, acknowledging that there have been many difficulties and that there is a long way to go. He added that the journey requires patience to continue going forward in order to see the “seeds” that have been planted sprout despite adverse weather.
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