China has extended its agreement with the Vatican regarding the appointment of bishops for an additional four years. This extension, originally established in 2018, aims to improve relations between the Chinese government and the Catholic Church. The agreement allows the Vatican a say in the appointment of bishops, helping to bridge the gap between state-controlled religious practices and the Vatican's authority. The extension reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts and the complex relationship between the two entities, amid concerns about religious freedom in China.

China-Vatican: China Extends Vatican 'Bishop Agreement' By Four Years

African bishops on Thursday (January 11) expressed displeasure against the Vatican's recent decision to bless same-sex couples and said that it was not appropriate in Africa because it was contradictory to "the cultural ethos of African communities".

Vatican's blessings to same-sex unions 'not appropriate', say African bishops

For centuries the Catholic Church has been dominated by men. However, this is about to change for the first time, the pope will allow women to vote at an influential global meeting of Bishops in October.

Vatican: Women to partake in synod of bishops, voice gratitude for voting rights

Pope Francis for the first time allowed women to cast a vote in the bishops' global meeting to be held in October. This is a historic move which could ensure more inclusiveness in the Roman Catholic Church's decision-making process.

Pope Francis permits women to vote at meeting of bishops for first time

Eleven former French bishops have been accused of sexual abuse, the French bishops’ conference said Monday. Watch full video to know more.

11 French bishops accused of sexual abuse

The French bishops recently said that they accepted that the Catholic church bore an "institutional responsibility" in the thousands of child abuse cases which were revealed in a shocking report.

French bishops say church bore 'institutional responsibility' for child abuse

Pope Francis has sent another message to Vatican-based cardinals and bishops about his intent to hold them accountable for criminal misconduct: He removed the procedural obstacles that had spared them from being prosecuted by the Vatican's criminal tribunal.

Pope facilitates Vatican prosecutions for cardinals, bishops

The Vatican and China have renewed a historic deal on the appointment of bishops that has slightly thawed icy relations. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: A fresh start for China and Vatican, Historic deal reviewed

Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops and the law society have criticised the government for alleged human rights abuses and a crackdown on dissent, adding to growing concerns over authorities' treatment of opponents amid a worsening economic crisis.

Zimbabwe Catholic bishops, lawyers criticise alleged government abuses

Pope Francis admitted Tuesday that Catholic priests and bishops had sexually abused nuns, the latest scandal to rock the church. "There are some priests and also bishops who have done it," the pontiff said in response to a journalist's question on the abuse of nuns, speaking on the return flight from his trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Priests, bishops sexually abused nuns, Pope Francis admits publicly

Pope Francis urged Latin America's leaders on Thursday to shun corruption and tackle gang violence, drug trafficking and the killing of women, which he said had become a "plague" in his native continent.

Pope says killing of women has become 'plague' in Latin America

A statement followed reports in China quoting a bishop backed by the Beijing government as saying that a long-awaited deal would be signed by the end of March

Vatican-China accord on naming bishops not imminent, dialogue continues: Vatican

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