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Autumn 2007 Vol. 27 - No. 146 The Holy Father's Letter to the Catholics of China

Editorial

On June 30, 2007, the Vatican released the long awaited letter of Pope Benedict XVI to the clergy and Catholics of China. Such a letter from the Holy Father had been expected since a meeting of Vatican officials and Church-in-China experts, held in Rome ......

Letter of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI to the Bishops, Priests, Consecrated Persons and Lay Faithful of the Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China

Pope Benedict XVI

Dear Brother Bishops, dear priests, consecrated persons and all the faithful of the Catholic Church in China: “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love ......

Cardinal Zen on Papal Letter to Chinese Catholics

Cardinal Joseph Zen

The long awaited letter from the Holy Father has finally seen the light of day. His Holiness Pope Benedict has addressed a letter to the Bishops, priests, religious and faithful in China as he had promised to do last January. ......

Pope Benedict XVI Opens a Bright Horizon to Catholics in China

Jean Pierre Charbonnier, MEP

We should be very grateful to Pope Benedict XVI for his wonderful letter to the Catholics in China. It is enlightening to Catholics, stating that they are one Church whatever their choice of staying in the underground or being officially recognized by the authorities.......

　

Reactions to the Letter of Pope Benedict XVI to Chinese Church

Gianni Criveller, PIME

The pope proclaimed his word, producing a text of great perspicuity, balance and gracefulness. He spoke words of truth and love, without condemning anyone, but he was not about to permit the freedom of the Church to be trampled upon. ......

Response to the “letter” of Pope Benedict XVI to the Church in China

Savio Hon, SDB

It is a profound letter with powerful religious overtones. In his usual way, the Pope has recourse to love and truth, which are the two pillars of the unity of the Church. With an utmost sincerity and conciliatory tone he exposes the truth so as to reach the hearts of those ......

Sino-Vatican Relations at a Crossroads: A Reflection on the Papal Letter to China

Anthony Lam

The long-awaited letter of the Pope to the members of the Church in China was finally published on June 30. A variety of media workers asked Church researchers whether the letter was "hard" or "soft" regarding its attitude towards China. If readers go through the letter......