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Putting the Church in Chinese Hands (Liz Yore) 5/28/24

The Catholic Current

Release Date: 05/28/2024

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We welcome back Liz Yore of Yore Children to discuss the history of the Catholic Church in China and the reports of an upcoming renewal of the Vatican's secret deal with China. Is there any reason to believe that this won't be another slap in the face of the many missionaries and martyrs who ministered to the people of China? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

 

Show Notes

Cardinal Kung Foundation

The Pope's Cabinet: Pius XII's Secret War for Saving Jews | Johan Ickx

The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi

Divini Redemptoris On Atheistic Communism - Papal Encyclicals

To the new Minister of China (16 February 1947) | PIUS XII

Cupimus imprimis. - All'Episcopato, al clero e ai fedeli della Cina (18 gennaio 1952) | PIO XII

On the Supranationality of the Church - Papal Encyclicals

Communism and the Church in China - Papal Encyclicals

The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai's Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom

Jimmy Lai | Acton Institute

Catholic Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai: ‘The Lord is suffering with me’

Catholic pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai gets jail time for involvement in Hong Kong Tiananmen Square vigil

Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial

The Life of Ignatius Cardinal Kung Pin-Mei | Msgr Stephen M DiGiovanni

Cardinal Kung Foundation - Our Lady of China prayer

Ten facts you should know about the Chinese Marian shrine of Sheshan - ACN International

Vatican Conference on Catholic Church in China Reflects the Vatican’s Compromises

Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty | AP News

VATICAN - Cardinal Tagle: the "new beginning" of the Council of Shanghai and the mission of the Church today - Agenzia Fides

Vatican offers assurances as China sets out rules for dialogue - Catholic Herald

Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty - ABC News

The Pope wants Chinese Catholics to be 'best among citizens,' Cardinal Parolin says

Vatican wants China deal to be renewed | Crux

Parolin’s ‘no diplomacy’ diplomacy for a Chinese Church

VATICAN - Between memory and prophecy. Insights from the "Council of Shanghai" documents - Agenzia Fides

Vatican Apologizes for Catholic Missionaries in China, Calls on Communist “Bishops” to Rule the Chinese Church

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