The Division of the Roman Catholic Church in Mainland China: History and Challenges
Journal Title: Religions - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
The paper offers a historical perspective on the division within the Roman Catholic Church in mainland China, focusing on the appointment of bishops, the constitution of ecclesial provinces and dioceses, and the problematic establishment of the national church organization. The current state of Sino-Vatican relations both reflects this division and serves as a precondition to positive steps that might heal the division. An initial concordat on the appointment of bishops may serve as a primary step, but a larger challenge confronts the Chinese church in its movement toward reconciliation.
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Rachel Xiaohong Zhu
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