Chinese Catholic Nuns and the Organization of Religious Life in Contemporary China

This article explores the evolution of female religious life within the Catholic Church in China today. Through ethnographic observation, it establishes a spectrum of practices between two main traditions, namely the antique beatas and the modern missionary congregations. The article argues that Chi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Michel Chambon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/7/447