Pope Francis Asks Chinese Catholics to Trust His Deal With Government Facing criticism that he had conceded too much, the pope said he appreciated the sacrifices of his flock, and he urged state and church to cooperate. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Op-Ed Contributor: In Italy, a Sleeper Crisis for the E.U.Editorial: The Great Arch of ChernobylSpread of Fake News Provokes Anxiety in ItalyOp-Ed Contributor: The Freedom Party’s Second Chance in AustriaPeng Chang-kuei, Chef Behind General Tso’s Chicken, Dies at 98Modern World Tugs at an Indonesian Tribe Clinging to Its Ancient Ways