VATICAN - Fr. Lombardi: "The episcopal ordination that will take place on 30 November in China is approved by the Holy See"

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – With regards to the news that on November 30 the episcopal ordination of rev. Luo Xuegang, in the Diocese of Yibin, Sichuan Province will take place in China, the Director of the Vatican Press Office father Federico Lombardi, said: "I had seen this news circulating in the media. If that were to happen, it would be a candidate approved by the Holy See. I hope of course - he added - that if the ordination takes place the norms of the Catholic Church will be respected, namely that the faithful are informed about the approval of the candidate by the Holy See, and that no illegitimate Bishop participates in the liturgical ceremony. In the norms are respected, the event would be an encouragement for the Catholic community". (Agenzia Fides 29/11/2011)