[AFP]The Vatican and China are preparing to renew a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations -- much to the displeasure of the US. "The Vatican endangers its moral authority, should it renew the deal", he added on Twitter. The key novelty however was that both Beijing and the Vatican now have a say in appointing Catholic bishops. Francis immediately recognised eight Chinese bishops that had been appointed by Beijing without his approval. And he voiced his hope that the Vatican, in renewing the agreement, would be tougher on China.

Source: Standard Digital September 22, 2020 05:03 UTC