Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association
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==Theology== |
==Theology== |
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Since its creation, the CCPA has put Chinese patriotism and the Catholic duty to fulfill one's duty to the central government at the front of its theology. It also stresses its [[anti-imperialism]] and the need to mark a drastic change from the previous associations of the Catholic Church in China with colonialism and imperialism. In the Guangyuan manifesto, the church stated: "We |
Since its creation, the CCPA has put Chinese patriotism and the Catholic duty to fulfill one's duty to the central government at the front of its theology. It also stresses its [[anti-imperialism]] and the need to mark a drastic change from the previous associations of the Catholic Church in China with colonialism and imperialism. In the Guangyuan manifesto, the church stated: "We won't let the Church be tainted by imperialism." The CCPA uses messaging such as "Jesus was himself a labourer" to argue that Chinese Catholics should make a stand as fellow labourers and willingly contribute to the good of the Chinese socialist state.{{cite journal |first=Magdaléna |last=Masláková |title=The role of successive popes in the process of unification of the Church in China |year=2019 |doi=10.1080/1474225X.2019.1655628 |journal=International Journal for the Study of the Christian Church |volume=19 |issue=2–3 |pages=133–148 |publisher=Routledge |issn=1474-225X}} The CCPA argues that there is an ideological harmony between socialism and Catholicism, and attributes socialist values to Pope Francis and other progressive clergymen.{{cite journal |last1=Masláková |first1=Magdaléna |first2=Anežka |last2=Satorová |year=2019 |title=The Catholic Church in Contemporary China: How Does the New Regulation on Religious Affairs Influence the Catholic Church? |journal=Religions |volume=10 |issue=7 |page=446 |doi=10.3390/rel10070446 |publisher=Masaryk University|doi-access=free }} |
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The CCPA also pursues the policy of [[Sinicization]], which is meant to reinforce the Chinese national identity and adapt the Catholic liturgy and sacred art to the traditional Chinese culture. Additionally, the Catholic teaching is interpreted in accordance with the Communist doctrine and in agreement with the [[ideology of the Chinese Communist Party]]. A bishop in the CCPA, Joseph Shen Bin, remarked that Chinese Catholic theology uses "core socialist values as guidance to provide a creative interpretation of theological classics and religious doctrines that aligns with the requirements of contemporary |
The CCPA also pursues the policy of [[Sinicization]], which is meant to reinforce the Chinese national identity and adapt the Catholic liturgy and sacred art to the traditional Chinese culture. Additionally, the Catholic teaching is interpreted in accordance with the Communist doctrine and in agreement with the [[ideology of the Chinese Communist Party]]. A bishop in the CCPA, Joseph Shen Bin, remarked that Chinese Catholic theology uses "core socialist values as guidance to provide a creative interpretation of theological classics and religious doctrines that aligns with the requirements of contemporary China's development and progress, as well as with China's splendid traditional culture".{{cite web |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/pope-francis-catholic-church-china/678372/ |title=The Vatican's Gamble With Beijing Is Costing China's Catholics |first=Francis X. |last=Rocca |date=14 May 2024 |website=[[The Atlantic]]}} |
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The Vatican became increasingly conciliatory towards the Chinese government since [[Pope John XXIII]] and his [[Vatican II]] reform, allowing it to influence the teachings and stance of the CCPA. Initial efforts to reconcile with the CCPA were stalled by the Cultural Revolution, but contact was eventually established after [[Deng Xiaoping]] came to power, and further reconciliation took place under the papacies of [[John Paul II]] and [[Pope Francis|Francis]]. Despite his conservative reputation, Pope John Paul II approved of the theologic message of the CCPA, stating: "A genuine and faithful Christian is also a genuine and good citizen. A good Chinese Catholic works loyally for the progress of the nation, observes the obligations of filial piety towards parents, family and country." |
The Vatican became increasingly conciliatory towards the Chinese government since [[Pope John XXIII]] and his [[Vatican II]] reform, allowing it to influence the teachings and stance of the CCPA. Initial efforts to reconcile with the CCPA were stalled by the Cultural Revolution, but contact was eventually established after [[Deng Xiaoping]] came to power, and further reconciliation took place under the papacies of [[John Paul II]] and [[Pope Francis|Francis]]. Despite his conservative reputation, Pope John Paul II approved of the theologic message of the CCPA, stating: "A genuine and faithful Christian is also a genuine and good citizen. A good Chinese Catholic works loyally for the progress of the nation, observes the obligations of filial piety towards parents, family and country." |
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In 2018, the [[Holy See]] released a statement further clarifying its stance towards the CCPA: |
In 2018, the [[Holy See]] released a statement further clarifying its stance towards the CCPA: |
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{{blockquote|text=[T]he Holy See does not intend to force |
{{blockquote|text=[T]he Holy See does not intend to force anyone's conscience. On the other hand, it considers that the experience of clandestinity is not a normal feature of the Church's life and that history has shown that Pastors and faithful have recourse to it only amid suffering, in the desire to maintain the integrity of their faith. Thus, the Holy See continues to ask that the civil registration of the clergy take place in a manner that guarantees respect for the conscience and the profound Catholic convictions of the persons involved.}} |
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