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Cardinal Zen: ‘Martyrdom is normal in our Church’
The cardinal was speaking during a live-streamed Mass after his court appearance. Read more
Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
The date set for Cardinal Zen’s trial is Sept. 19. Read more
Without mentioning Zen's arrest, Pope Francis says he is praying for the Church in China
Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer on May 22, Pope Francis did not... Read more
Catholic University awards honorary degree to imprisoned human rights advocate Jimmy Lai
The Catholic University of America on Saturday awarded an honorary degree to imprisoned Hong Kong human rights advocate Jimmy Lai.... Read more
‘It’s a way to keep people in fear’: Chinese Catholics react to Cardinal Zen’s arrest
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and bailed under Hong Kong’s national security law. Read more
Hong Kong diocese ‘extremely concerned’ about ‘Cardinal Joseph Zen’s incident’
‘We have always upheld the rule of law,’ the diocese said. Read more
5 things to know about Cardinal Zen
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and released on bail on May 11. Read more
Cardinal Zen released on bail
The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest. Read more
Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’ Read more
Cardinal Zen arrest: A roundup of reactions
‘The arrest of Cardinal Zen sends a chilling message,’ said William Nee of Chinese Human Rights Defenders. Read more
Former Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Zen arrested
The 90-year-old was reportedly detained in his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. Read more
Japan’s PM tells Vatican of concern about human rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
Fumio Kishida discussed nuclear weapons with Pope Francis during a 25-minute meeting. Read more
Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics
‘Thank you for your witness of faith,’ the pope said. Read more
‘We will not be silenced,’ says UK Catholic activist after Hong Kong jail threat
Benedict Rogers was told he could face 3 years in prison under the National Security Law. Read more
In 1st interview, Hong Kong’s new Catholic bishop says it’s unacceptable to trample on human dignity
He said: ‘I find it unacceptable for human dignity to be ignored, trampled upon, or eliminated entirely.’ Read more
Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
Hong Kong bishop consecrated in Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
More than 6,000 people tuned in live to watch Chow’s consecration Mass on YouTube. Read more
Why the next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
Bishop-elect Stephen Chow Sau-yan is due to be consecrated on Dec. 4. Read more
Catholic Hong Kong activist honored at prayer breakfast
A Hong Kong Catholic democracy advocate was honored in absentia on Tuesday at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington,... Read more
Hong Kong’s new bishop says he wants to bring unity. Why are local Catholics divided?
The city is filled with Catholic institutions, from hospitals to schools and universities. Read more
