The Catholic Church in Australia says new laws aimed at curbing interference by foreign states could force bishops, priests and nuns to publicly declare that they are agents of the Vatican.
The laws, which followed concerns about China’s efforts to meddle in Australian politics and universities, require anyone acting for a foreign power to reveal their status or face criminal charges. But Catholic leaders
say the measures will “silence” members of the Church involved in
advocacy and could require them to register as agents of the Pope or the
Vatican.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/30/catholic-church-fearful-priests-nuns-will-have-register-vatican/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/30/catholic-church-fearful-priests-nuns-will-have-register-vatican/
