The Indigenization Policy of Propaganda Fide: Its Effectiveness and Limitations in China (1622–1742)

The papal Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide, founded in 1622, marks a milestone in the history of Christianity by promoting a new way of organizing “apostolic missionaries”, which represented a major shift from colonial missions to purely ecclesiastical missions. The emphasis on the indigenizat...

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Main Author: Rui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/12/1453