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Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial
As the publisher and activist awaits a December trial, human rights groups have published an open letter calling on the... Read more
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Hong Kong police arrest dozens at memorials for victims of Tiananmen Square massacre
Hong Kong police apprehended almost two dozen citizens for “seditious” activity on the 34th anniversary of the massacre at Tiananmen... Read more
Film about freedom activist Jimmy Lai surpasses 1 million YouTube views in under 2 weeks
“The Hong Konger” tells the story of the pro-democracy media billionaire who chose to publicly oppose China’s crackdown on the... Read more
Shutdown of Jimmy Lai filmmaker’s TikTok account reversed after censorship outcry
The Acton Institute said its TikTok account was abruptly taken down on May 2 without explanation. Read more
Historic trip of bishop of Hong Kong to Beijing is the first in three decades
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong arrived yesterday in Beijing, the capital of China, amid some tensions between the Asian... Read more
Cardinal Zen hospitalized in Hong Kong after returning from Benedict XVI’s funeral
The 91-year-old cardinal wrote on his blog on Jan. 31 that he is receiving treatment in the hospital after experiencing... Read more
Cardinal Zen appeals conviction in Hong Kong court
Cardinal Joseph Zen has filed an appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court following his conviction last month for failing to... Read more
Hong Kong court convicts Cardinal Zen and five other democracy advocates
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others were found guilty on Friday of failing to register a fund that helped pay... Read more
Verdict in Cardinal Zen’s trial expected on Friday
One of the pro-democracy advocates on trial with Cardinal Joseph Zen was recently arrested under Hong Kong’s national security law. Read more
Cardinal Zen trial update: Defense calls for charges to be dismissed
Lawyers defending Cardinal Joseph Zen and five other Hong Kong democracy activists took the floor Monday in the West Kowloon... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s trial reopens in Hong Kong days after Vatican-China deal renewal
The trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen resumed in Hong Kong on Wednesday, days after the Vatican announced the renewal of... Read more
Cardinal Tagle defends Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has defended the Vatican’s decision to renew its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s second day in court: Magistrate rules there is sufficient evidence
On Tuesday, Cardinal Joseph Zen’s second day in court in Hong Kong, the magistrate ruled that there was sufficient evidence... Read more
A handful of Catholic leaders and others voice support for Cardinal Zen as his trial begins
These are Catholic leaders, scholars, and human rights activists who have publicly shown their support for Zen as his trial... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s trial has been delayed due to COVID
The criminal trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has been delayed after the judge tested positive for... Read more
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
