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China ordains Paolo Liu Honggang as Bishop of Datong
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Paolo Liu Honggang as the Bishop of the Diocese of Datong in China's Shanxi province. The appointment, approved on August 10, 2026, follows the established mechanisms of the provisional agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. Liu, who was ordained on August 31, 2026, previously served as the diocesan administrator for Datong since 2005.
This ordination marks the third episcopal consecration in China within a two-month period and is the sixth such event during the current pontificate. The move is seen as a sign of the Pope's intention to maintain diplomatic dialogue with Beijing regarding clerical appointments.
Separately, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his September 2026 prayer intention to the care of water. He described water as a 'universal gift' and a 'right without borders,' urging the faithful to protect the resource from pollution and waste while advocating for equitable access for those in need.
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Amoris Laetitia · China · Datong · Datong Diocese · Diocese of Datong · Holy See · Paolo Liu Honggang · Pope Leo XIV
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Paolo Liu Honggang was ordained bishop of the Diocese of Datong in Shanxi province on August 31, 2026. explorecatholic.nl · www.europesays.com · ewtn.de · radioondaazul.com · cathnews.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The appointment of Paolo Liu Honggang was conducted under the provisional agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China. explorecatholic.nl · www.europesays.com · ewtn.de · radioondaazul.com · cathnews.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pope Leo XIV called for a meeting of the world's Episcopal Conference presidents in Rome in October to discuss the teachings of Amoris Laetitia. www.lifesitenews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pope Leo XIV held a special mass for the environment at Castel Gandolfo on September 1, 2026. globalnation.inquirer.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] This is the third episcopal consecration in China in two months. www.europesays.com · ewtn.de · cathnews.com · www.bitno.net
- [● 7 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV designated the care of water as his prayer intention for September 2026. abriendobrecha.tv · cbcpnews.net · thegoodnewsroom.org · catholicweekly.com.au · lahora.gt · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV described water as a 'right without borders' and a universal gift rather than a commodity. abriendobrecha.tv · cbcpnews.net · thegoodnewsroom.org · catholicweekly.com.au · tribuna.com.mx
- [● 6 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV appointed Paolo Liu Honggang as Bishop of Datong on August 10, 2026. explorecatholic.nl · www.europesays.com · ewtn.de · radioondaazul.com · cathnews.com · +1 more