https://freerepublic.com/tag/utorpope/ en-us Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:25:12 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4168481/posts Sino-Vatican deal violated again: Francis rubber-stamps latest Communist gambitROME – Pope Francis has decided to recognize the transfer of a bishop in China earlier this year without his knowledge or approval, the Vatican announced Saturday, despite the fact that it violates the terms of a 2018 provisional agreement on episcopal appointments.In an interview accompanying the announcement, Vatican Secretary of State Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin used the occasion to suggest that a “stable liaison office” between the Holy See and China be opened, saying such a move would be “extremely helpful” for ongoing dialogue. It was one of Parolin’s strongest statements... The Catholic Herald https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4168481/posts#comment Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:25:12 GMT