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.
Born on Jan 13, 1921 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 69,060 | $21,000,000 | 4,381$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 104,222 | $1,500,000 | 741$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 238,261 | $1,119,000 | 975$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 36 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 4 | 815,609,731 | 411,579 | $23,621,000 | 6,099$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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San Marino:
Cardinal Joseph Zen celebrated in a parish in the periphery marked by social problems.
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United States:
Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong criticized the warming of ties with Beijing as kowtowing to an atheist regime.
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Indonesia:
Joseph Zen is a Cardinal Emeritus of Hong Kong who criticized the 2018 agreement between the Vatican and China.
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Brazil:
Joseph Zen, the former Archbishop of Hong Kong, criticized the Vatican's agreement with China as a betrayal.
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