China's Divided Catholics Unite, if Just to Mourn: With a large, framed photo of Pope John Paul II propped atop a makeshift altar, a Chinese priest named Father Joseph stood before a few hundred peasants on Wednesday and led a memorial Mass that broke the law. [NYT, reg. req.]
China's official Catholics cautiously mourn pope's passing : As the world mourns the passing of Pope John Paul II, China's Catholics are mourning too, but cautiously.
Chen's Vatican trip angers China: China has protested against Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's plans to attend Pope John Paul II's funeral.
China Won't Send Envoy to Pope's Funeral: The Chinese government said on Thursday it will not send an envoy to Pope John Paul II's funeral due to its long-standing policy of refusing to recognize states that have diplomatic relations with rival Taiwan. [NYT, reg. req.]
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