Joseph Lin Yuntuan

Joseph Lin Yuntuan is a Chinese bishop who has recently been appointed as the Auxiliary Bishop of Fuzhou by Pope León XIV, marking a significant development in the relationship between the Vatican and China. Born on March 12, 1952, in Fuqing, Fujian, he has served in various capacities within the diocese, including as a parish priest and administrator. Lin was ordained as a bishop on December 28, 2017, representing the clandestine Church loyal to Rome, amidst a complex backdrop of religious governance in China. His recent recognition follows an agreement between the Vatican and the Chinese government aimed at improving the appointment process for bishops, which has historically been a point of contention.