Communiqué of the Holy See on the ‘investiture ceremony’ of a bishop in China

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Vatican

26 November, 2022

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Communiqué of the Holy See on the ‘investiture ceremony’ of a bishop in China

H.E. Mgr. John Peng Weizhao, "Auxiliary Bishop of Jiangxi"?

Vatican News

It was with surprise and regret that the Holy See learned of the news of the “installation ceremony” that took place on 24 November in Nanchang, of H.E. Bishop Giovanni Peng Weizhao, Bishop of Yujiang (Jiangxi Province), as “Auxiliary Bishop of Jiangxi”, a diocese not recognized by the Holy See.

Such an event, in fact, has not taken place in conformity with the spirit of dialogue that exists between the Vatican parties and the Chinese parties and what has been stipulated in the Provisional Agreement on the Appointment of Bishops of 22 September 2018.

In addition, the civil recognition of Bishop Peng was preceded, according to reports received, by prolonged and intense pressure by the local Authorities.

The Holy See hopes that similar episodes will not be repeated, is awaiting the appropriate communication about the matter from the Authorities, and reaffirms its complete willingness to continue the respectful dialogue concerning all of the matters of common interest.

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