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The Vatican secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin attends at the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Catholic missionaries in China from an Italian religious order meeting, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. The Vatican doubled down Saturday on its intent to pursue continued dialogue with China over bishop nominations, defending the deal as necessary to the life of the Catholic Church there over strong U.S. objections. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Vatican: Pope Benedict XVI approved bishop accord with China

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, left, and Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, right, talk before taking their seats on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, for a state visit hosted by President Barack Obama for Pope Francis. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Put ethics at heart of climate talks, Vatican says at Paris summit

By Elise Harris - Catholic News Agency