| Introduction: |
Papal Documents Related to China reveals the
dramatic evolution in the Pope's thinking and speaking about China and the China Church.
It highlights the deep love and respect for the Chinese people, their culture and great
concern for their suffering.
The 450-page volume is divided into two parts and contains a total of 103 documents. Part
I includes the encyclicals of Pius XI and Pius XII, the documents of John XXIII and Paul
VI. Part II deals exclusively with the many statements of John Paul II. |