China seeks 'continuous improvement' of Vatican ties

Beijing (AFP) Feb 1, 2024

China said Thursday it was seeking "continuous improvement" of ties with the Vatican, after the Church announced the ordination of its third Chinese bishop in one week. Pietro Wu Yishun, 59, was ordained the bishop of Shaowu city in China's southeastern province of Fujian, the Vatican said on Wednesday. He was nominated by Pope Francis under a historic but secretive 2018 deal allowing bo