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Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged newly appointed Pope Leo XIV to review the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with the Chinese government, which gives Beijing significant control over the appointment of Catholic bishops.
The human rights group also criticised the Chinese government for continuing to install Communist Party-aligned clergy while cracking down on underground churches, clergy, and worshipers.
In a statement released on Monday, the HRW said, “The new Pope, Leo XIV, should direct an urgent review of the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with the Chinese government that allows Beijing to appoint bishops for government-approved houses of worship. He should also press the government to end the persecution of underground churches, clergy, and worshipers."
It added, “The Chinese government has continued to install Chinese Communist Party-compliant clergy. AsiaNews reported that during the mourning period for Pope Francis, who died on April 21,...
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