Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop In China, Bringing 70-Year Vacancy To An End

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop In China, Bringing 70-Year Vacancy To An End

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By Matthew Santucci

Father Thaddeus Wang Yuesheng was consecrated bishop of Zhengzhou, China, on Thursday, bringing an end to a 70-year-long sede vacante. 

The Holy See Press Office announced on Thursday morning that Wang was appointed by Pope Francis as the bishop of Zhengzhou on Dec. 16, 2023. The report noted that the...

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