A daily guide to what’s happening in the Catholic Church
The ban comes as China and the Vatican try to negotiate a deal over the appointment of bishops
The Vatican official criticised the ‘myopia’ of those making ‘continued attacks’ on Vatican rapprochement with China
A Chinese paper said a deal could be signed this Easter
Communist bosses have been emboldened by Cardinal Parolin’s stance
He was detained after refusing to concelebrate with an excommunicated bishop
A deal with China may involve cutting ties with a state Beijing sees as a rebel province
Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin had reportedly refused to concelebrate Mass with an excommunicated government-backed bishop
The move has been described as ‘a major step backward in religious work’
This is how the Vatican should deal with China
A former ambassador provides some advice for Vatican officials negotiating with China