Pope Francis’ death leads many to reflect on his pontificate from the point of view of the relationships with China. They cannot be separated from a broader view of Francis’ policies and teachings. I believe his most admirable legacy is his last encyclical, “Dilexit nos.” It includes a part describing the elimination of God and religion from society as a grave sin, and one that makes it impossible to achieve peace and respect for all citizens. Clearly, these principles are antithetical to Xi Jinping’s idea of making religions simple mouthpieces for an atheistic regime, misleadingly called “Sinicization.” While non-specialized media did not pay much attention to “Dilexit nos,” this magnificent text will guide Catholics for years. It may also serve as a template to interpret Francis’ teachings in different fields.
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