Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Thursday, 24 April 2025 Cardinal Joseph Zen, a vocal critic of the Vatican's China policy, was permitted to leave Hong Kong to attend Pope Francis' funeral after a court granted him his passport back. Zen's passport was confiscated following his arrest under a national security law. Separately, Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow will also travel to the Vatican for the conclave.
Pope Francis, known for his deep compassion and advocacy for the marginalized, was remembered as a “pope among the people” by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. His dedication to refugees, the poor, and the call for peace resonated deeply, particularly during times of global conflict. Francis’...
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Thursday, 24 April 2025
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