Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal to US anger

Vatican City (AFP) Sept 22, 2020

The Vatican and China are preparing to renew a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations - much to the displeasure of the US. Pope Francis has been working hard to repair ties with the Communist country, but his overtures run contrary to US President Donald Trump's efforts to push a religious freedom theme against China in his campaign for a second t