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Bishop Simone Zhang Jianlin, vicar general of the diocese of Xuanhua, has been detained since he was taken away by the police in April 2021

Bishop Chow expressed hope for "more intense collaboration and exchanges in the communion of love"

The Holy See said Tuesday that it had been informed "a few days ago" of Bishop Shen Bin's appointment, confirming a report by AsiaNews

Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Haimen was appointed to lead the Diocese of Shanghai by the Council of Chinese Bishops

The provisional agreement between the Holy See and China was first signed in September 2018 and renewed for another two years in October 2020

The Vatican statement said "the civil recognition of Bishop Peng was preceded … by prolonged and intense pressure by the local Authorities"

Bishop Yang, who is 99 years old, has been hospitalized for several days due to serious health conditions

An appeal for prayers for the bishop appeared on social network Weixin but it was later blocked by the government

The Chinese Communist Party lauded the bishop for serving the Church with fidelity and zeal, in a humble and modest way