This chapter explores Pope Francis's visit to Papua New Guinea, focusing on his engagement with political and religious leaders on pressing issues like climate change and social justice. It also examines the complexities of the Catholic Church's relations with China, including the challenges posed by government control and the impact of a key 2018 agreement on bishop appointments.
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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