In reading these strong words of retired Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong keep in mind that the illicit consecration of Father Gao Jincai as bishop in a northern province will take place the very next day on November 20.
AsiaNews: “At most in China, there is freedom of worship, but the government has in no way relaxed its policy of absolute control over religion and the Catholic Church, manipulating ordinations and corrupting bishops, even those legitimized by the pope.” Read more of this undiluted assessment of the real situation in China here.
