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What will be the stance of major Catholic communities in China on the bishop agreement by October 2025?
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Supportive • 25%
Opposed • 25%
Mixed reactions • 25%
No significant public stance • 25%
Reports from Catholic news agencies or statements from major Catholic communities in China
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China and Vatican Extend Agreement on Bishop Appointments for Four More Years on October 22
Oct 22, 2024, 09:02 AM
China and the Vatican have agreed to extend their provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops for an additional four years. The agreement, originally signed in 2018, has been renewed twice before, in 2020 and 2022. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the extension on Tuesday, October 22, with spokesman Lin Jian confirming the decision. The Vatican also confirmed the extension, emphasizing its commitment to respectful and constructive dialogue with China to further develop bilateral relations.
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Further extension • 25%
Renegotiation • 25%
Termination • 25%
No action • 25%
Extension of the agreement • 25%
Revisions to the agreement • 25%
Defense of the agreement • 25%
Criticism of the agreement • 25%
Improved bilateral relations • 25%
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Status quo maintained • 25%
Agreement termination • 25%
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The Vatican • 25%
China • 25%
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Neither • 25%
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Public condemnation • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
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No significant action • 25%
Religious freedom • 25%
Political influence • 25%
Human rights concerns • 25%
Lack of transparency • 25%