Vatican and Beijing near deal on bishop appointments after 67-year rift

Under landmark accord, Chinese government would recognise pope’s authority but would retain sway over choosing clergy

Beijing and the Vatican are reportedly close to an agreement on the appointment of bishops in China, a deal that could lead to the resumption of diplomatic ties severed almost 70 years ago.

The secretary general of the bishops’ conference of the Catholic church in China, Guo Jincai, told Chinese state media on Thursday negotiations between the two sides had reached “the final stages” and an accord could be reached as early as the end of this month.

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