Members of Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic community are worried about a possible deal between the Catholic Church and China’s leaders. Many Catholics are unhappy with the church’s recent efforts to set up relations with the Chinese government at a time when it continues to silence critics. In the nearly 70 years since its establishment, the People's Republic of China has never had diplomatic ties with the Vatican. One reason is the Vatican's tradition of appointing bishops around the world. The mainland Chinese leadership considers this interference in the country.
Title: Hong Kong Catholics Criticize Possible China-Vatican Deal
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