According to reports, a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China this month before signing an agreement on the appointment of bishops.

According to reports, a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China this month before signing an agreement on the appointment of bishops. If such an agreement does materialize, it would end a long-standing dispute between the Vatican and China. However, some fear that it could cost Taiwan its only diplomatic ally in Europe. Previous attempts for rapprochement between the Vatican and China have been stalled because of disputes over who has the power to appoint bishops in the country.