Cardinal Joseph Zen
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Archbishop Cordileone to hold Holy Hour for Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, and Hong Kong
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco will hold a eucharistic Holy Hour and rosary Monday evening for the people of... Read more
Local Chinese authorities order parents at school to sign pledge renouncing their faith
In another crackdown on religious freedom, authorities in an eastern Chinese city ordered parents to sign a pledge that affirms... Read more
Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai among Hong Kongers nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A bipartisan congressional commission chaired by Rep. Chris Smith announced Thursday the nomination of six Hong Kongers for their efforts... 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 ‘very concerned’ about Synod on Synodality
In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Giornale published on Jan. 17, Zen said that he hopes that the... Read more
Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb
The 90-year-old cardinal was in Rome for two days after the Hong Kong authorities temporarily released his passport. Read more
Cardinal Zen attends Benedict XVI funeral after Hong Kong authorities release passport
The 90-year-old cardinal from Hong Kong arrived in St. Peter’s Square dressed in red and walking with a cane to... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Benedict XVI will be a ‘powerful intercessor in heaven’ for China
In a reflection posted on his blog on Jan. 3, Cardinal Joseph Zen remembered Benedict XVI as a “great defender... 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
Vatican says China violated terms of agreement with bishop installation
The Holy See “noted with surprise and regret” that Bishop John Peng Weizhao had been installed as an “auxiliary bishop... 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 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 stands trial in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for failing to properly register a fund... 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
Pope Francis extends a hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
