China church ordains bishop over Vatican objection

CHENGDE, China – China’s government-backed Catholic church ordained a bishop who did not have the pope’s approval Saturday, despite objections from the Vatican and comments by a key papal adviser that the move was “illegitimate” and “shameful.” Rev. Guo Jincai’s ordination at Pingquan Church in Chengde city was carried out amid a strong security presence, with dozens of police blocking the building and denying entrance to reporters. But there was also an air of festivity, with colorful banners and traditional Chinese lanterns hanging outside the church and worshippers posing for photos. It was not immediately clear if bishops loyal to the pope had been forced by…

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China church ordains bishop over Vatican objection

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