Only the Holy Father can decide which men are suitable. But if the government is worried about an appointment, they can give their views.
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By appointing their own bishops hastily and illegally, they the Patriotic Catholic Association tried to impose their own selection on the Vatican. This shows disregard for the spirit of the negotiation and disrupts mutual trust.
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But there will be time.
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I agree mainland China's situation is different. The Vatican may make concessions and let China give its opinion, but it won't let Beijing have total say.
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