China gave her citizens freedom of religion in 1950. She sees religion as an opportunity for her people to unite along another common thread in a nation's tapestry. The Universal Church, founded by Saint Peter, sees China's political appointments as harming China's people.
Both China and the Vatican wanted the ordination of the Reverend Thaddeus Ma Daqin as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Shanghai. He saw the higher -ethical- obligation, if press reports are correct. Unable to conform account on Xinhua.
Both China and the Vatican have slowly moved toward normalizing their political beings. With the help of Reverend Ma, the two may see talking has its advantages. Reverend Ma's actions may move Earth closer to peace.
