The Church and China

(09 Sept 2005 RV) Pope Benedict XVI’s nomination of 4 chinese bishops to the upcoming october synod has been greeted with enthusiam. Archbishop Joseph Zen of Hong kong says he hopes the chinese governemet will authorise the bishops journey to rome for the pastoral gathering. if so, it will be the first time that representatives of both the official church and underground catholic church will attend the same assembly. fr bernard cervellera, director of asia news agency says the holy fathers gesture is of great importance for the estimated 8 million catholics of china…