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China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Aug 27, 2024 / 13:00 pm The Vatican announced Tuesday its “satisfaction” that China has officially recognized Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen as bishop of Tianjin. “This provision is a positive fruit of the dialogue established over the years between the Holy See and the Chinese government,” reads a Holy See…