By Edward Pentin Rome Newsroom, Jan 25, 2024 / 08:30 am Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun said Pope Francis’ recent declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples under certain conditions “creates confusion” and suggested that its author, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, should resign or be dismissed. In a statement published Jan. 23 on his …

By Andrea Gagliarducci Vatican City, Oct 6, 2023 / 11:35 am As the Synod on Synodality commences in Rome amid numerous open questions, one key answer was provided this week with the publication of the rules of engagement for the approximately 450 participants of the gathering in Rome. The regulations for …

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 26, 2022 / 05:40 am The Vatican said on Saturday that Chinese authorities had violated the terms stipulated in its provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops. A statement released on Nov. 26 said that “the Holy See noted with surprise and regret” that …

by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Nov 25, 2022 / 03:02 am Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others were found guilty on Friday of failing to register a fund that helped pay for the legal fees and medical treatments of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. The 90-year-old cardinal and former bishop of …

by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, May 11, 2022 / 11:05 am Cardinal Joseph Zen, the former leader of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, was reportedly released on bail late on Wednesday night. The news came hours after he was detained by the authorities on May 11 over his connection to a fund which …

by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, May 12, 2022 / 04:59 am The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong said in a statement on Thursday that it was “extremely concerned” about “Cardinal Joseph Zen’s incident.” “We have always upheld the rule of law. We trust that in the future we will continue …

By CNA Staff Hong Kong, China, May 11, 2022 / 10:08 am Cardinal Joseph Zen has been released on bail hours after he was arrested by the authorities in Hong Kong, according to media reports. The reports emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of the 90-year-old cardinal’s …

CNA Staff, Mar 30, 2021 / 01:35 am MT (CNA).- Cardinal Joseph Zen on Tuesday expressed “pain and indignation” at restrictions on private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica. The former bishop of Hong Kong said March 30 that if he could, he would fly to Rome and kneel outside the …