Basing our hopes for the Church in China on rock, not sand
Diplomatic relations between China and the Vatican are not evolving . But they are not even the most important issue at stake. Arrests , destruction and pressures show that China still plans to control the Church and religions. A relationship of trust needs to be fostered and Beijing needs to clearly understand that the Holy See is not just a state, but the center of the Catholic Church. But there are also internal problems : the difficult reconciliation between the communities , formation , the distances between the bishops and clergy. The Holy Spirit is the principal agent of mission: We should remember this today on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.
