The Division of the Roman Catholic Church in Mainland China: History and Challenges

The paper offers a historical perspective on the division within the Roman Catholic Church in mainland China, focusing on the appointment of bishops, the constitution of ecclesial provinces and dioceses, and the problematic establishment of the national church organization. The current state of Sino...

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Main Author: Rachel Xiaohong Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-03-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/8/3/39