CCP China & Ourselves 23

This issue contains an open letter to all Catholic clergy and laity of China from the representatives of the Third Synod of the China Patriotic Catholic Association and the China Catholic Representative Conference (June 2^nd, 1980), addressing recent developments in the Church and touches on recent conferences of Catholic clergy in China. The letter also announces the establishment of the National Administrative Commission of the Chinese Catholic Church and the Chinese Catholic Bishops’ College. The issue also excerpts the resolution of the Third Chinese National Christian Conference, adopted on October 13^th, 1980. It also contains an interview between Oriana Fallaci and Deng Xiaoping, entitled “Cleaning up Mao’s ‘Feudal Mistakes,’” which explores the changes in China since the passing of Mao. It concludes with news vignettes on religious affairs, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, business & economy, and arts & science.

C&O No 23 Nov 1980 by SarahZwierzchowski