When Pope Francis spoke to Asia Times on China

When Pope Francis spoke to Asia Times on China

Pope Francis gave his first-ever interview on China and the Chinese people on January 28, 2016, to then-Asia Times columnist and China Renmin University senior researcher Francesco Sisci. The Pope urged the world not to fear China’s fast rise in a historic one-hour interview at the Vatican. He said the Chinese people are in a […] The post When Pope Francis spoke to Asia Times on China appeared first on Asia Times.

Pope Francis and China: A Difficult Legacy

The Pope proclaimed admirable principles that are antithetical to Xi Jinping’s thought. However, his diplomatic efforts with China did not yield the results he had hoped for. by Massimo Introvigne Pope Francis (1936–2025) meets Chinese bishops. From X. Pope Francis’ death leads many to reflect on his pontificate from the point of view of the relationships with China. They cannot be separated from a broader view of Francis’ policies and teachings…