Vatican Approves Auxiliary Bishop for Shanghai
The Vatican announced the appointment of Father Ignatius Wu Jianlin as auxiliary bishop of Shanghai.
By AC Wimmer, EWTN News, Oct 15, 2025 / 09:45 am
Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Wu on Aug. 11, with his episcopal ordination taking place on Oct 15, under the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
Chinese authorities had previously announced Wu’s “election” by an assembly of priests and laypeople on April 28, during the sede vacante period following the death of Pope Francis.
The Vatican Bollettino revealed that the Holy Father approved Wu’s candidacy on Aug.
The move was made in accordance with the Vatican-China agreement.
Author's summary: Vatican appoints auxiliary bishop for Shanghai.