This chapter explores the intricate relationship between the Catholic Church and the Chinese Communist Party, particularly under Pope Francis's leadership. It delves into the challenges of religious freedom in China, the Vatican's interest in the region, and the potential for a schism within the Church amid changing geopolitical landscapes.
One of the most significant parts of Pope Francis’s Asia tour might be a country he isn’t visiting: China, home to 10 million Catholics, with whom the Vatican has long dreamed of strengthening ties.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.
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