When Pope Francis died on Monday, governments around the world swiftly issued glowing tributes to the late Catholic leader and Vatican head of state. But one major country held off on a response until ...

As the Catholic Church continues through a period of interregnum between the reign of popes, Chinese authorities have made moves to assert the Church in China’s autonomy from Rome by unilaterally ...

While tributes for Pope Francis poured in from all over the world following his death, China maintained a muted reaction amid its ongoing feud with the Vatican. Pope Francis, 88, passed away at his ...

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Some in Taiwan are watching with growing unease as the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new leader following the death of Pope Francis. The Holy See is the only European state ...

Mary Yang and Michael Zhang, with Isabel Kua in Beijing AFP Apr 23, 2025 Apr 23, 2025 Updated Apr 24, 2025 In a small church tucked into a side street in northern China's Hebei province, a group of ...

As more than 1.4 billion Catholics around the world said farewell to Pope Francis — and millions of non-Catholics watched his funeral live — one country’s absence stood out: Xi Jinping’s China. This ...

The Vatican confirmed the appointment of a bishop in China “elected” by local clergy during the sede vacante period after ...

Pope Leo XIV called attention to two important events that fell on May 24: the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment and the day of prayer for Catholics in China. On the ...

People visit the Baoding Catholic church in Baoding, China's northern Hebei province on April 22, 2025. Credit - Adek Berry—AFP/ Getty Images When Pope Francis died on Monday, governments around the ...

Despite this, Pope Francis was credited by experts with improving relations between the Vatican and China in recent years. During his tenure, Francis played a "key role" in reframing and resetting ...