Christian
Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association (state-registered)
15/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Chinese state-registered Catholic body operating under state religious-affairs supervision. Distinct from underground Catholic Church loyal to Rome.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control3/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control4/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Chinese state-registered Catholic body; substantial state oversight.
Founded
1957
Members
Estimated 6 million
Active in
Asia
In context
CPCA is the state-recognised Catholic body in China, distinct from the underground Catholic Church loyal to Rome. The 2018 Vatican-China Provisional Agreement on bishops appointment has reduced (but not eliminated) the split. Mainstream Catholic theology with state oversight.
Timeline
- 1957CPCA established
- 2018Vatican-China agreement
Sources
- Various academic studies
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