Joseph Liu Xinhong
Joseph Liu Xinhong ( Chinese 刘 新 红 ; * 1964 in Wuhu , People's Republic of China ) is a Chinese clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Anqing .
Life
Joseph Liu Xinhong received on 18 November 1990, the sacrament of Holy Orders .
In 2005 he was appointed Bishop of Anqing by the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association . Joseph Liu Xinhong received his episcopal ordination on May 3, 2006 . The Holy See had previously rejected the appointment due to his proximity to the Communist Party, which led him to renounce the episcopal ordination. Presumably, increased pressure from the government led to his consecration without prior approval from the Pope. Joseph Liu Xinhong and the consecrators retreated so that the excommunication to.
Pope Francis recognized the appointment on September 22, 2018.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Catholic Church: Chinese play Pope. spiegel.de, May 4, 2006, accessed on November 2, 2018 .
- ^ Nota Informativa sulla Chiesa Cattolica in Cina. In: Daily Bulletin. Holy See Press Office , September 22, 2018, accessed September 22, 2018 (Italian).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Federico Melendro Gutiérrez SJ |
Bishop of Anqing since 2016 |
... |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Liu Xinhong, Joseph |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 刘 新 红 (Chinese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Chinese clergyman, Roman Catholic Bishop of Anqing |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1964 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Wuhu , People's Republic of China |