The Gendered Space of the “Oriental Vatican”—Zi-ka-wei, the French Jesuits and the Evolution of Papal Diplomacy

In a global context, the story of the Jesuit compound in Shanghai, since its establishment by French Jesuits in 1847, reflected not only conflicts between rival powers in Europe but also the fight for their interests in the Eastern world. The female Catholic orders at the east bank of Zi-ka-wei comp...

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Main Author: Wei Mo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/9/9/278