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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Frances d'Emilio

BIZARRE: Vatican and china extend their deal on bishop appointments - You Need To See This

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The Vatican and China on Saturday extended their oft-criticized agreement on the appointment of bishops in the Asian country, where the government has waged crackdowns over the years on religious believers.

The Holy See announced the latest, two-year renewal of the 2018 arrangement in a brief statement.

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