CNA, By Jonah McKeown: Cardinal Joseph Zen is set to stand trial next month, along with four other people, in connection to his role as a trustee of a pro-democracy legal fund. It appears he has not been indicted under … Continue reading
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Cardinal Joseph Zen Arrested in Hong Kong
The Remnanr, Michael J Matt: Hong Kong authorities arrested Cardinal Joseph Zen today, and he is being held on suspicion of “colluding with foreign forces to endanger China’s national security.” (See video below) Cardinal Zen is one of the few … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Calls Cardinal Parolin a Shameless Liar
Crux: Catholicism’s most prominent voice on China has defined a recent talk by Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, laying out the reasons for renewing a controversial 2018 deal on the appointment of bishops, as “sickening,” and … Continue reading
‘Insane,’ ‘A Deal With the Devil’ Says Cardinal Zen
Church Militant, Jules Gomes: The Vatican’s second-in-command is defending the Holy See’s deal with China, a day before U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to shame Pope Francis for wanting to renew the controversial concordat. Report is here.
Cardinal Zen Appeals to Fellow Cardinals
California Catholic Daily: In his letter dated Sept. 27, 2019, the cardinal focused on a June 2019 church document, “Pastoral guidelines of the Holy See concerning the civil registration of clergy in China” which he said risks creating a schismatic … Continue reading
China: Cardinal Zen Says Church on Brink of Schism
L’Espresso, Sandro Magister: Zen: Recently I learned that the Holy Father, on a flight back from (I don’t remember where) said, “Sure, I don’t want to see a schism. But I’m not afraid of a schism.” And I’m going to … Continue reading
‘For Love of My People I Will Not Remain Silent’: Review of Cardinal Zen’s Book
National Catholic Register, Derya Little: “Shedding the blood of a few children for the unity and prosperity of the state was a small price to pay.” Review is here.
Cardinal Zen Objects to Cardinal Filoni’s Optimism for Vatican Deal With Communists
CNA, Courtney Grogan: Cardinal Zen asks, “Can the gentlemen at the Vatican tell us what we have gained with that agreement? Is it true that the Chinese communists have finally recognized the authority of the pope? Has the spokesperson of … Continue reading
Candid Interview With the Intrepid Cardinal Zen
Catholic World Report, David Pinault: Outdoors, a night of mist and drizzling rain on the slopes of Tai Ping Shan (otherwise known to Hong Kongers as Victoria Peak). But here indoors, good food, good red wine, and good conversation, and all … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Says If Pope Validates More Bishops of Government Controlled PA He Will Enter Monastery
The Eponymous Flower: Hong Kong (kath.net) “I can not fight the pope. But if he legitimizes the six bishops [of the Catholic Patriotic Association], I will retire to praying in a monastery. And I will not talk to journalists anymore. I … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Goes to Rome to Hand Deliver Plea to Pope
Ucanews: Cardinal Zen said the China Church was facing new persecution and the Holy See was helping the Chinese Communist Party suppress the underground community.He flew to Rome from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 to hand his letter to the pope. “I want … Continue reading
China: Cardinal Zen Says Vatican Accord Can Only Help ‘Annihilate’ True Church
CNA: The recent agreement between the Vatican and China is a step towards the “annihilation” of the Catholic Church in China, Cardinal Joseph Zen, former bishop of Hong Kong, wrote in a New York Times op-ed published on Wednesday. Zen, who … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen Outraged Over Vatican/Beijing Accord
Catholic Culture: Proponents of the accord have argued that it will ease restrictions on the Church in China. Opponents have disagreed, reasoning that by giving greater power to the Beijing government, the agreement will ultimately put greater pressure on the … Continue reading
China: Cardinal Zen Thinks Vatican/Beijing ‘Deal’ Could Be Realized Within the Week
Ucanews, Michael Sainsbury: One of the biggest critics of a potential deal between Beijing and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops, Hong Kong-based Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kuin, believes that the landmark agreement could be signed as early as March … Continue reading
Cardinal Zen: On Misinformation and Lies Coming Out of Some So-Called ‘Experts’ on the Church in China
AsiaNews, Cardinal Joseph Zen: Finally the good Fr. Jeroom Heyndrickx, the “God Father” of “China experts,” has come out with his “2018 the year of truth” [referring to the “imminent” (?) China-Vatican Agreement.] I could ignore the “Breaking the trust” by … Continue reading
