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June 21, 2018
Gemma Hon
San Francisco
The article put forth by George Weigel (“The Holy See, China and evangelization,” May 24) regarding the Vatican and Peoples Republic of China approach was not only disrespectful to the Holy See and Cardinal Parolin but also impeded the evangelization in China.
What Mr. Weigel argued in “the diplomatic relations with the PRC reflected an outmoded view of the Holy See’s role in world affairs” is shortsightedness on his part. Pope Francis is the most liberal, most inclusive pope ever in this 21st century! Just imagine, China, with its 1.38 billion people, it would really be a shame not to spread the word of Jesus in this vast country.
I highly applaud the Vatican for the arrangement with the PRC for their evangelical mission. Yes, Mr. Weigel, you are behind times in this fast paced world. And to use the term “communist regime” sounded very right-wing. The spread of Catholicism will not be impeded in China because of its political ideology but instead, the word of Christ will be spread among the brethren in that part of the world.
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