The Pope Over China

Flying home over China, Francis sent down this message:

 "Upon entering Chinese air space, I extend best wishes to your Excellency and your fellow citizens and I invoke the divine blessing of peace and well-being upon the nation," he said in a radio message to Xi as he flew over the country, according to Reuters.

And the Chinese responded:

"We have noticed the remarks of Pope Francis. China has always been sincere in improving relations with the Vatican and has been making positive efforts for that,” the ministry’s Hua Chunying said.

Protestants complain the Catholics never really worked at proselytizing the Chinese.  Just so.  Human freedom forbids it, so the Catholic Church never pushed it.  Perhaps China is taking a second look at freedom and religion.  In any event, as far as reforms go, this Pope and the Chinese president are probably to two most active reformers working today.  Maybe they will compare notes on bankers.

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