Pope names Chinese bishop as he keeps historic Vatican-Beijing accord

Pope appoints Chinese bishop amid Vatican-Beijing accord - a historic development signaling ongoing commitment to improving relations between the Vatican and China. The appointment of Fuzhou Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan reaffirms the 2018 agreement reached under Pope Francis, granting Chinese officials a say in bishop appointments. Despite lack of full disclosure, the move underscores efforts to bridge differences between the Vatican and Beijing on the critical issue of bishop selection in the Catholic Church in China.