Is the Vatican’s China ‘progress’ going backwards?

The Holy See announced an extension to the Vatican-China deal this weekend, praising the "small achievments" it has made.

The Holy See announced on Saturday a two-year renewal of its “provisional” agreement with the government of China, which was first signed in 2018, and renewed again two years ago.

The agreement aims to normalize the appointment of bishops in China, and ensure unity of the Catholic Church - with some six to 12 million members - in the country.

For his part…