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"Pope Francis creates "new" diocese in China, accepting borders drawn by Beijing | Catholic News Agency
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis has created a 'new' diocese in mainland China — a decision that tacitly recognizes diocesan borders drawn by Beijing, according to Asia News.
The pope has suppressed the former Apostolic Prefecture of Yiduxian, which had been a vacant see since 2008, and replaced it with the Diocese of Weifang, which takes its name from the prefecture-level city of more than 9 million people in China’s central Shandong province."
Pope Francis creates ‘new’ diocese in China, accepting borders drawn by Beijing
The Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis established the diocese on April 20, 2023, “in the desire to promote the pastoral care of the Lord’s flock.”
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