Vatican and Bishop Joseph Shen Bin promoting 'Sinicization' of the Catholic Church in China

The Vatican hosted Bishop Joseph Shen Bin, who promoted the 'Sinicization' of the Catholic Church in China, emphasizing the need for religious institutions to embrace State Socialism and the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Shen was unilaterally named bishop of Shanghai by the CCP in breach of the Vatican's accord, leading to tensions between the Vatican and Beijing.