how many bishops are needed to validly consecrate a bishop?

Answer 1

In the Catholic Church, three bishops are normally required to ordain a new bishop. Also the Pope must have approved the ordination.

this has recently become a problem in China, where one or two bishop were ordained with permission from the Pope.

The Code of Canon Law states:

Can. 1013 No bishop is permitted to consecrate anyone a bishop unless it is first evident that there is a pontifical mandate.

Can. 1014 Unless the Apostolic See has granted a dispensation, the principal bishop consecrator in an episcopal consecration is to be joined by at least two consecrating bishops; it is especially appropriate, however, that all the bishops present consecrate the elect together with the bishops mentioned.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

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