Joseph Zen
Joseph Zen is a prominent Catholic bishop and former Archbishop of Hong Kong, known for his vocal opposition to the Chinese government's restrictions on religious freedom. He has been a staunch critic of the Vatican's diplomatic efforts with Beijing, particularly the 2018 agreement that allowed the Pope to consult with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops, which he labeled a betrayal of the Church's teachings.
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Joseph Zen is a cardinal from Hong Kong who was arrested for supporting democracy activists.
Das Urteil gegen Jimmy Lai
Switzerland· 2026-02-16
Cardinal Joseph Zen, who baptized Jimmy Lai, was present at the court for Lai's verdict.
Hong Kong billionaire Jimmy Lai tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
United Kingdom· 2025-12-21
Cardinal Joseph Zen wrote of the difficulties of Catholic priests in China following an agreement between the Vatican and Beijing.
EDITORIAL: The power and the fragility
Taiwan· 2025-12-17
Cardinal Joseph Zen, a long-time friend of Lai, was in court to support him.
Hong Kong tycoon found guilty in high-profile national security caseUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-15
Cardinal Joseph Zen celebrated in a parish in the periphery marked by social problems.
cardinali a confronto, lunedì doppia congregazione
San Marino· 2025-05-04
Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong criticized the warming of ties with Beijing as kowtowing to an atheist regime.
Taiwan eyes Vatican-China ties after Pope Francis' death
United States· 2025-04-27
Joseph Zen is a Cardinal Emeritus of Hong Kong who criticized the 2018 agreement between the Vatican and China.
Paus Fransiskus Berpulang, Katolik China Gamang
Indonesia· 2025-04-25
Joseph Zen, the former Archbishop of Hong Kong, criticized the Vatican's agreement with China as a betrayal.
China foi a 'terra prometida' do Papa
Brazil· 2025-04-21
