The Catholic Church in China: 1978 to the Present

Chu, C.

This book traces the history of the Catholic Church in China since the country opened up to the world in December 1978. It comprehensively studies the Chinese Catholic Church on various levels, including an analysis of Sino-Vatican relations, the control over the Catholic Church by the Beijing government, the supervision of local Church activities, and the consecration of government-approved bishops, the formation of priests, and the everyday lives of Chinese Catholics.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-09-24

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349342709

DOI: 10.1057/9781137075659

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 175