China ‘unilaterally’ appoints new Catholic bishop in Shanghai, Vatican says ☞ Radio Free Asia
“The ruling Chinese Communist Party has appointed a new bishop of Shanghai without approval from the Vatican, in what critics say is a breach of a controversial agreement on the appointment of bishops signed in September 2018.”
Vatican investigating rumours of ‘sex party’ at Newcastle cathedral ☞ The Guardian
“A number of complaints were made by individuals within the diocese after information came to light about a sex party taking place in the priests’ living quarters attached to Newcastle Cathedral.”
Pope Francis Throws Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Under the Bus ☞ Breitbart
“Remarkably, the European Parliament (EP) condemned the arrest of Zen this summer in the strongest of terms, while the pope was silent.”