But Bishop Ma, 40, poses a particularly difficult dilemma for the Holy See, as he is a top official of the patriotic association and the secretary general of its Council of Chinese Bishops.

• 但40岁的马神父，对罗马教庭来说，提选他是一个特别困难的两难选择，因为他是一个爱国联合会的高级官员，而且是中国宗教理事会的主要官员。