Chinese officials say the country has stopped using executed prisoners as organ donors, but the international medical community remains skeptical.

Catholics and evangelicals must “continue to witness together to the Gospel and to continue on the road to full unity,” Francis said.

Pope Francis told the archbishop “you will be my exclusive spokesperson in all that pertains to the relations between the Holy See and the order.”

The appointment of a special delegate raises the question of what will happen to Cardinal Burke. He is still cardinal-patron of the order but no longer the pope’s sole interlocutor with the order.

“We are builders of bridges, not of walls," said the Vatican's number three official.

Our purpose in speaking liturgically is to celebrate faithfully the Gospel that is the church’s sole reason for being.