Beijing bishop stresses ‘Sinicization’ of faith in visit to Hong Kong

DENVER – During a recent visit to Hong Kong, Beijing Archbishop Li Shan stressed the need to more closely combine the Catholic faith and Chinese culture, saying the Church ought to pursue evangelisation efforts in the spirit of “Sinicization".

In opening remarks for a theological conference in Hong Kong titled, “The Synodal Church and the Church in China: Communion, Participation, Mission”, Li said the combination of faith and Chinese culture is a source of wisdom.

“We pray that under the guidance of the revelation of the Holy Spirit of God, under the direction of the spirit of the Church’s communion, and under the diligent exploration of all of us, the Chinese Church will be able to promote the work of evangelisation and spirituality along the direction of Sinicization,” he said.