Pope recognizes China’s appointment of Shanghai bishop three months after the fact

Pope approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican scolds China for transfer

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -- Pope Francis has approved a new bishop of Shanghai as the Vatican chided China for transferring him there without

Shanghai bishop approved by Pope as Vatican chides China for ‘violation’

Pope Francis has named Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to head the vacant Shanghai diocese after China moved him from Jiangsu province earlier this year in an apparent violation of a bilateral pact.

Pope recognizes China's appointment of Shanghai bishop three months after the fact

Pope Francis gave in Saturday to China's unilateral appointment of a new bishop in Shanghai, formally recognizing Beijing's installation of Bishop Shen Bin three months after the fact.

Pope approves Shanghai bishop appointment after the fact

Vatican says Francis accepted China's unilateral appointment for the 'greater good' of the faithful in Shanghai.

Pope approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican chides China for lack of consultation

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has approved a new bishop of Shanghai as the Vatican chided China for transferring him there without consultation, in violation of bi-lateral accords. A Vatican statement on Saturday, July 15, said the pope had named Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to head the vacant Shanghai diocese position. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, said in an interview issued separately that it had not been consulted when S…

Pope recognizes China's appointment of Shanghai bishop three months after the fact

ROME (AP) -- Pope Francis gave in Saturday to China's unilateral appointment of a new bishop in Shanghai, formally recognizing Beijing's installation of Bishop Shen Bin three months after the fact.