"I cannot speak about that in this moment -- it is somewhat complicated," the Pope said today in Auronzo, close to his vacation spot, where he had a question-and-answer session with local clergy.
Earlier today, the Italian daily La Repubblica published an interview with the vice chairman of the Chinese government's Patriotic Association, which oversees and monitors religion in the country.
Anthony Liu Bainian was quoted as saying, "I hope with all my strength to one day see the Pope here, in Beijing, celebrating Mass for us, the Chinese."
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