In an inspiring article in his diocesan weekly, the outspoken cardinal expressed no optimism as far as the Communist government in China granting religious freedom. He stressed that the hope of the Chinese faithful lies in suffering and prayer, with the martyrs, like St. Stephen, as a model of courage.
Hong Kong (AsiaNews) – The bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, has asked all of the (official) bishops of China to be courageous, and not slip into compromises with the regime.
In an article in the January 4 edition of the diocesan weekly Gong Jiaobao, he urges Chinese bishops and priests to have the virtues of Saint Stephen, the first martyr, and not to submit constantly to directions of the state that are contrary to the faith: “to suffer for the faith will eventually bring victory, even if today everything seems lost.” Read more here.
