Pope Francis appointed Father Anthony Ji Weizhong as bishop of Lüliang on Oct. 28, 2024, having approved Weizhong in the ...

China has some 10 million Catholics. Pope Francis hopes the deal "will allow the wounds of the past to be overcome" and bring about full Catholic unity in China, the Vatican said. An eighth bishop ...

Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong November 14, 2023 Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained ...

Father Joseph Guo Fude, who died on Dec. 30, will continue to inspire with his message of love, sacrifice and service ...

China and the Vatican have agreed to extend a deal on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the Asian nation by four years.