The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk in the world.
The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk in the world.
Archbishop Li Shan of Beijing, who leads the government-sponsored bishops’ conference in China, began a five-day visit to Hong Kong Nov. 13 intended to strengthen ties between the two churches and to facilitate stronger communication between the Holy See and mainland China.