Chinese leader to visit Kazakhstan; possible meeting with Pope?
September 06, 2022
» Continue to this story on CNA
CWN Editor's Note: Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Kazakhstan next week, while Pope Francis is scheduled to be in the country—raising the possibility of a meeting between the Pontiff and the Chinese leader.
Xi is scheduled to meet with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on September 14. Pope Francis is expected in the country from September 13-15, to participate in the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
The Vatican has not mentioned any possibility of a meeting between Xi and the Pope. The Vatican is currently negotiating with Beijing about the possible extension of a secret accord governing the appointment of new Chinese bishops.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
