Reported 8 months ago
The Vatican recently announced that Pope Francis has appointed Yang Yongqiang, former bishop of Zhoucun, Shandong, as the Bishop of Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, China. This move is seen as an effort by the Vatican to strengthen its relationship with Beijing. Chinese state media, Global Times, rare reported the appointment as 'Vatican Appoints Hangzhou Bishop,' acknowledging the Pope's authority in appointing Chinese bishops. This appointment is a result of a historical agreement reached between the Vatican and China in 2018 regarding the appointment of bishops.
Source: YAHOO