Beijing and the Holy See achieved a historic breakthrough in 2018 after decades of strained relations by signing the provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops in China.

On Wednesday, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources and the Haidian district government released 467 traditional geographic names for the "three hills and five gardens ...

Beijing releases new names for locations in Zangnan sparking protest from India. China says the renaming of 27 locations in the region is an internal matter. News Desk May 15, 2025.

Pope Francis has appointed Giuseppe Yang Yongqiang as bishop of Hangzhou, the capital of China's eastern province of Zhejiang, Vatican said on Saturday as it strives to strengthen relations with ...

Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord. 12 June 2025. Share Save. ... Beijing insists that the state must approve the appointment of bishops in China, ...

The announcement of Bishop Wu’s appointment comes amid an unprecedented swiftness on the part of the Holy See, as he is the third bishop appointed in mainland China in less than a week ...

FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2012 file photo, Indian army soldiers keep watch at the Indo-China border in Bumla at an altitude of 15,700 feet (4,700 meters) above sea level in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Beijing hailed on Thursday improving ties with the Vatican after the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Pope Leo XIV, signaling the new pontiff's support for a controversial accord on ...

Beijing hoping for closer ties with Vatican after Pope Leo names first Chinese bishop. ... The announcement was made on the same day that Beijing recognised the appointment.

Beijing hails improving Vatican ties after Pope Leo names first Chinese bishop. 12-Jun-2025, 17:00. 12 Jun 2025, 17:00. AFP. Share. ... BEIJING: Beijing hailed today ...

Pope Francis has appointed Giuseppe Yang Yongqiang as bishop of Hangzhou, the capital of China's eastern province of Zhejiang, Vatican said on Saturday as it strives to strengthen relations with ...