A Vatican delegation had talks with Chinese officials during a recent visit to China last month, the Holy See has disclosed.
The six-member delegation visited for 11 days, during which time they visited Beijing Cathedral, the National Seminary and Bishop Giuseppe Li Shan.
Bishop Li-Shan is recognised by both the Holy See and the Chinese Government.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s secretary of state, said the Vatican is engaged in a dialogue with the Chinese authorities, a fact the Holy See vies as “very positive”.
“It is a part of a process aimed at the normalisation of relations. The sheer fact we are able to talk about it is significant,” Cardinal Parolin said.
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