Bishops from mainland China to attend synod

The announcement came on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Vatican-China deal.

The Vatican announced Thursday that two bishops from mainland China will attend next month’s synod on synodality.

Pope Francis presides at a session of the family synod on Oct. 23, 2015 © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Bishop Anthony Yao Shun and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang were listed as papal nominees on an updated list of synod delegates published Sept. 2…