CHINA and the Catholic Church

Sergio Ticozzi, a researcher of the Holy Spirit Study Centre in Hong Kong for the past 15 years and a contributor to its publication Tripod. He is a native of Milan, Italy, and was ordained a Catholic priest in 1968 after completing philosophical and theological studies at the Pontifical Institute of Foreign Missions. He did English studies in London, Chinese language and cultural studies at the New Asia College in Hong Kong. In addition to working in Hong Kong since 1969, mainly in the field of pastoral work and education, he worked for seven years as translator in Beijing and six years as an educator in the Philippines. His interests include issues of contemporary Chinese society, the history of Chinese Religions, the history of the Catholic Church, both in Hong Kong and in China.

“This book organizes the two-way relationship between China and Catholicism across different historical stages, concisely illustrating the development of Catholicism in China. It is an essential read for professional researchers and those interested in Chinese Catholicism.” (Wei Xiong, Religious Studies Review, Vol. 50 (3), September, 2024)

• 1. The Chinese Empire, seen through Catholic Eyes.- 2. Attitude of Chinese Empire toward the Catholic Church: from “welcomed religion” to “heterodox sect”.- 3. The Holy See and the Chinese Empire: Diplomatic Attempts.- 4. The Catholic Church and the National Republic of China (1912-1949).- 5. The Catholic Church and the Communist Government: First Period 1949-1978.- 6. China Catholic Church and the Liberalization Policy (1979-2013).- 7. The Catholic Church under Xi Jinping (2013-2022).- 8. Church and State Relationship in China.