Introduction:
Papal Documents Related to China reveals the dramatic evolution in the Pope’s thinking and speaking about China and the China Church . It highlights the deep love and respect for the Chinese people, their culture and great concern for their suffering.
The 450-page volume is divided into two parts and contains a total of 103 documents. Part I includes the encyclicals of Pius XI and Pius XII, the documents of John XXIII and Paul VI. Part II deals exclusively with the many statements of John Paul II.