Vatican Approves Auxiliary Bishop for Shanghai
By AC Wimmer, EWTN News, Oct 15, 2025
The Vatican announced the appointment of Father Ignatius Wu Jianlin as auxiliary bishop of Shanghai, with his episcopal ordination taking place under the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
Chinese authorities had previously announced Wu’s “election” by an assembly of priests and laypeople on April 28, during the sede vacante period following the death of Pope Francis.
The Vatican Bollettino revealed that the Holy Father approved Wu’s candidacy on August 11, suggesting the move was made in accordance with the Vatican-China agreement.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Ignatius Wu Jianlin as auxiliary bishop of Shanghai.
Author's summary: Vatican appoints auxiliary bishop for Shanghai.
- Appointment: Father Ignatius Wu Jianlin as auxiliary bishop of Shanghai
- Episcopal ordination: Under the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China
- Approval: Holy Father approved Wu’s candidacy on August 11
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