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Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together
1 year, 1 month ago

Hong Kong’s Roman Catholic cardinal says he dreams of bishops from greater China praying together

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s newly appointed Roman Catholic cardinal said he dreamed of bishops and faithfuls from different parts of greater China praying together one day during a historic visit by the head of the Chinese Catholic church, a publication affiliated with the city’s diocese reported Friday. Joseph Li, who was installed by China’s state-controlled Catholic church as an …

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Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained
1 year, 1 month ago

Head of China’s state-backed Catholic church will visit Hong Kong as ties with Vatican are strained

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The leader of China’s Communist Party- Joseph Li, the state-appointed archbishop of Beijing, will take a five-day trip to Hong Kong starting Nov. 14 at the invitation of the city’s newly appointed cardinal Stephen Chow, according to a statement from the Hong Kong diocese. Chow made the invitation during his landmark trip to Beijing in April — …

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Hong Kong cardinal, Taiwan at papal funeral, but not China
1 year, 11 months ago

Hong Kong cardinal, Taiwan at papal funeral, but not China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The attendance of both the former bishop of Hong Kong and an adviser to Taiwan’s leader at this week’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI highlights the Vatican’s uneasy relationship with communist-ruled China. China still considers Taiwan part of its territory and won’t establish diplomatic relations with nations that have official ties with the self-governing island. Reardon said …

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Hong Kong allows Cardinal Zen to attend Benedict’s funeral
1 year, 11 months ago

Hong Kong allows Cardinal Zen to attend Benedict’s funeral

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen was allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to pay his respects to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Vatican City, his secretary said Tuesday. Zen, a 90-year-old retired bishop, will attend the funeral Mass, led by Pope Francis, at St. Peter’s Square on Thursday and return to …

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Hong Kong's 90 year old Cardinal Joseph Zen among six activists convicted over protest fund
2 years ago

Hong Kong's 90 year old Cardinal Joseph Zen among six activists convicted over protest fund

Firstpost  

The six were arrested under a sweeping national security legislation that Beijing imposed in 2020, a year after the outbreak of huge and often violent protests. They are yet to face charges under that law, which can carry a sentence of up to life in jail Hong Kong, China: A 90-year-old Hong Kong cardinal was among six dissidents convicted on …

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Catholic cardinal, others arrested on Hong Kong security law
2 years, 7 months ago

Catholic cardinal, others arrested on Hong Kong security law

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and at least two others have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China’s national security, in an action widely condemned as a further sign of Beijing’s erosion of rights in the city. “Police investigations show that the above-mentioned persons are all trustees …

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A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law
2 years, 7 months ago

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law

NPR  

A Catholic cardinal and others are arrested on Hong Kong security law Enlarge this image toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP Kin Cheung/AP HONG KONG — A 90-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal, a singer and at least two others have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger China's national security, in an action widely condemned as …

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