Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Beijing Cautions New Pope on Meddling in China
The New York Times ^ | 3/14/13 | Gerry Mullany

Posted on 03/15/2013 6:39:22 PM PDT by marshmallow

HONG KONG — China congratulated Pope Francis on Thursday on his ascension to the papacy, but also warned the Vatican not to interfere in what China deems to be its internal affairs.

The reaction underscored the tensions between the Vatican and China’s government, which has been accused of suppressing Catholicism under Communist rule.

Hua Chunying, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said that Beijing hoped the pope, who was elected on Wednesday, would work with Chinese officials on improving relations. But, she said, the Vatican “must stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, including in the name of religion.”

She also said the Vatican must sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan before ties with Beijing improve. China considers Taiwan a renegade province that is part of its territory.

The Vatican, however, has resisted cutting ties to Taiwan and wants China to give assurances on granting religious freedom to China’s Catholics.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS:

1 posted on 03/15/2013 6:39:22 PM PDT by marshmallow
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

Comment #2 Removed by Moderator

To: marshmallow

Dang, thought this was satire at first.


3 posted on 03/15/2013 6:46:11 PM PDT by andyk (I have sworn...eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow
The Chinese are going to receive a diplomatic but badly needed lesson in respect for their superiors. Degenerate atheist Orientals do not appreciate the status of the Holy See.
4 posted on 03/15/2013 7:01:35 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow
TIME FOR A 21ST CENTURY CRUSADE, FRANCIS...LETS head over to BEJING and kick some athiest commie tail....What a hero that'd guy would become...right out of the box if he'd saddle up an M1A2 Abrams:



And lead Catholicism into a battle to the death with the forces of godlessness?

5 posted on 03/15/2013 7:02:38 PM PDT by jimsin ({I reserve the balance of my time})
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: 2111USMC
So, Francis means Paco and Paco means a hard red ore.

Peter means what? And what about this guy being of Italian ~ even Roman ancestry ~ so we have our Peter the Roman ~

Well, guess we all know what that means!

6 posted on 03/15/2013 7:18:37 PM PDT by muawiyah
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: hinckley buzzard

Godless communists threatening a Pope didn’t go well for the USSR. I hope Francis I makes the ChiComs very uncomfortable. I suspect he’s already making our very own DemComs uncomfortable.


7 posted on 03/15/2013 7:31:34 PM PDT by Afterguard (Liberals will let you do anything you want, as long as it's mandatory.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow
...which has been accused of suppressing Catholicism under Communist rule.

Really NYT? They've been accused of it, have they? Let's not let facts get in the way of "objective" reporting.

8 posted on 03/15/2013 7:34:41 PM PDT by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow

I guess it wouldn’t be kosher for the Pope to tell the commies to go to hell.


9 posted on 03/15/2013 7:48:25 PM PDT by TexasRepublic (Socialism is the gospel of envy and the religion of thieves)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow

What can they do? Chi Coms nuke Vatican, film at 11?


10 posted on 03/15/2013 8:30:53 PM PDT by 867V309
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: TexasRepublic

*chuckle*

Or...what is Latin for “Shakin’ in my shoes”?


11 posted on 03/15/2013 9:44:03 PM PDT by berdie
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: TexasRepublic
I guess it wouldn’t be kosher for the Pope to tell the commies to go to hell.

No ... calling them to repentance and conversion, or telling them that their current path is a highway to Hell ...

That would be more appropriate.

12 posted on 03/15/2013 9:47:05 PM PDT by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: marshmallow
Beijing Cautions New Pope on Meddling in China,/a>
For the First Time Since the Great Schism, Ecumenical Patriarch to Attend Pope's Inaugural Mass
Ann Barnhardt on Pope Francis
New Pope snubs Cardinal Law
Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church

Pope Francis – the real deal – has Audience with Cardinals
Pope Francis—The Journey Begins
Report: Pope Francis bans disgraced Cardinal Law from his church
Pope tells cardinals: discover new ways to evangelize
Does this pope sound like a liberal to YOU?
Pope Francis could renew Catholicism in Americas, says Knights' chief
Letter #47: To Mary (Pope Francis prays at (tomb of Pope St. Pius V) [Catholic Caucus]
Pope To cardinals: Don't Give In To Devil's "Bitterness" And "Pessimism"
Pope Pays His Hotel Bill
Newly elected Pope knows Ukrainian Catholic Church, its Liturgy & Spirituality (Ecumenical)
'Go and Repair My House'
Why Did Pope Francis Go to St Mary Major?
Argentine priest kidnapped in Dirty War reconciled w/ Pope Francis (Don't blame Pope for Pinochet)
Weigel: "Bergoglio is an Old-School Jesuit, Formed by Classic Ignatian Spirituality..."
Vatican Responds to Accusations About Cardinal Bergoglio and the "Dirty War"
Pope Francis Knows What Must Be Done
Pope Francis tied up in Argentina's 'dirty war' debate
Pope Francis and the Traditional Liturgy
Links of Pope Francis to military dictatorship
Cardinal Bergoglio wrote to Fr. Gruner about Fatima [Catholic Caucus]

Why Pope Francis May Be a Catholic Nightmare [barf alert]
Pope Francis I: It’s All In the Name
Vatican official: Gay marriage a “revolutionary project” for “complete destruction of the family”
Pope Francis, and Blessed Aloysius and Blessed Agnellus: how the saints chose Bergoglio for pope
The Future Pope Francis: Additional Interviews and Writings
Pope Francis – What’s in a Name?
Pope Francis Warns Church Could Become 'Compassionate NGO'
Jesuits Surprised that First of Their Brethren is Elected Pope
World Jewish Congress head praises Pope Francis (Jewish-Catholic ties "best in 2,000 years")
How Summorum Pontificum was blocked and trampled on in Buenos Aires
Slaves of the Immac. Heart of Mary Profess Our Filial Submission to Pope Francis (Catholic Caucus)
Gay Advocacy Groups Rush to Demonize Pope Francis
Traditionalists and Pope Francis: Can We Take a Deep Breath and Please Calm Down?
What I would have said at the Consistory: An interview with Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Pope Francis Offers His Second Blessing to Pregnant Mom, Unborn Baby
Cdl. Bergoglio's Lenten Letter, 2013
UPDATE: Rorate Caeli’s diatribe against Pope Francis [Catholic Caucus]
Pope Francis: A Disappointment for Catholics Who Don't Like Being Catholic
Updates on Pope Francis’ first day as Pope – Great moments! (truly humble man)
New Pope Slips Out Of Vatican For morning Prayer Visit

Our First American Pope
Pope Francis I clear on denying Communion to those who facilitate in abortion
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Profession: Servant of the Servants of God
EDITORIAL:Pope Francis I bridges conservative and progressive currents
New Pope Francis called homosexual ‘marriage’ a ‘machination of the Father of Lies’
Pope Francis Is First Catholic Pontiff From The Americas; He Is Known As A Humble Intellectual
New Pope lived simple life in Argentina
"Lowly, And Yet Chosen," Enter Pope Francis (some phenomenal firsts with this election)
10 Facts about Pope Francis
Vatican Web Site Updated
Full Text of Pope Francis’ Opening Address to Catholic Faithful
9 things you should know about Pope Francis
Pope Francis I promises to be strong pro-life world leader
New Pope celebrated Hanukkah as well as Christmas
New Pope- enemy of Catholic tradition
As Cardinal, Pope Francis condemned abortion even in rape cases
Profile: New pope, Jesuit Bergoglio, was runner-up in 2005 conclave
Jorge Mario Bergoglio elected pope, takes Francis as name
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio: a Profile
HABEMUS PAPAM!!! (Live Thread)

13 posted on 03/21/2013 6:58:29 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Religion
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson