Holy See renews China bishops deal, dialogue continues

(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 22 - The Holy See on Tuesday renewed its agreement with China on the appointment of Beijing-approved bishops for four years and said dialogue was continuing on full freedom of worship in the Asian country.
    "The Holy See and the People's Republic of China, given the consensus reached for a fruitful application of the Provisional Agreement on the appointment of Bishops, after appropriate consultations and evaluations, have agreed to extend its validity for a further four years, starting today", said the Vatican press office.
    "The Vatican side remains intent on continuing the respectful and constructive dialogue with the Chinese Party, for the development of bilateral relations in view of the good of the Catholic Church in the country and of all the Chinese people", added the Holy See. (ANSA).