China installs Pope-backed bishop

[mogster]

Source: BBC

A new Roman Catholic bishop of Beijing has been consecrated in the Chinese capital, the first for over 50 years to have tacit approval of the Pope.
Father Joseph Li Shan, 42, was made bishop at a ceremony in a cathedral near Tiananmen Square.
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China severed ties with the Vatican in 1951, amid anger at the Vatican's recognition of Taiwan.

However, a recent letter from the Pope led to thawing of bilateral relations, correspondents say.

There has been no formal approval from the Vatican over the recent appointment.


Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7005927.stm

[happyslug]

1. I liked the add on to the story

Are you a Chinese Roman Catholic? How significant is the development? Will it lead to more religious freedom in China?

Then goes into list where you can put your name and personal data. How Stupid can you be? If you OPPOSE what the Chinese Government is doing (or did in the past) and you give a response showing that opposition, it gives the Chinese Government the agility to track you down and arrest you. If you Support the Government's action, you have to be careful to follow what the Government wants to hear. Either way it is an invitation to disaster. I know the BBC would like ot hear from all sides, but this method of asking is just plan stupid. Who thought of this? or is its standard policy for the BBC? or is it just plain carelessness?

[Ian David]

2. Which is great, because the Chinese Bishop works for only $0.12 a day. n/t