What does CPCA stand for?

Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Faithful on the mainland are allowed to worship only with the state-sanctioned church, the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, which recognizes the pope as a spiritual leader but appoints its own priests and bishops.

New HK bishop vows to help unite Chinese Catholics

Liu Bainian, vice-chairman of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, a body set up by Beijing to supervise mainland churches, told broadcaster Cable TV that Zen should adopt a different approach in dealing with China after his retirement.

Hong Kong's controversial Catholic leader to retire early next year

The Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association insisted there had been no communication between the organization and the Vatican.

Beijing bishop sign of China-Vatican thaw

Wang's ordination would be the third known ceremony carried out this year by the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association without Vatican approval.

Chinese bishop ordained without Pope's OK; Move could strain ...

But the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association said since China and Vatican do no have diplomatic ties, it does need approval from the Holy See over the appointment of bishops, according to the Commercial Radio.

2ND LD: Beijing, Vatican agree on appointment of Shanghai bishop

The Chinese government always hopes to improve ties between the two sides at the earliest date possible," said Liu Bainian, of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, the party-controlled body that oversees the state-backed Catholic church.

Vatican: China mounting obstacles to dialogue

REFILING 2ND LD: Beijing, Vatican agree on appointment of Shanghai ...

Liu Bainian, the vice chairman of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, the party-controlled body that oversees the church, said he "was not too clear" about the Vatican's stance toward Li.

Vatican hopeful about new Beijing bishop