Cardinal Zen Urges Society of St. Pius X to Trust Pope Leo
The 94-year-old Chinese prelate weighed in on the ongoing discussions between the Holy See and the Society of St. Pius X in a post on X.
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A Façade of Unity: The Crisis Facing the Catholic Church in China
COMMENTARY: As the Sino-Vatican agreement remains confidential, its impact must be judged by outcomes — including how episcopal appointments, clerical formation and Church authority are evolving under state pressure.
At Consistory, Cardinal Zen Slams Synodality as ‘Ironclad Manipulation’ and ‘Insult’ to Bishops
The cardinal, 93, made his remarks during one of two free discussion periods during the Jan. 7-8 consistory that drew together 170 of the 245 members of the College of Cardinals in Pope Leo XIV’s first major meeting with the sacred college since his election.
As Jimmy Lai Attracts Worldwide Support, Vatican Continues Policy of Silence
Coming to Lai’s defense have been more than 100 politicians from 24 countries.
The Continuing Scandal of the Vatican’s China Policy
COMMENTARY: ‘The Vatican’s silence on human rights and religious freedom in China is profoundly disappointing and dangerously counterproductive.’
Cardinal Zen Discusses His New Book for Lent and Concerns for the Church
Cardinal Zen himself suggested last month that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, resign because of the confusion over the latest document by the DDF.
Cardinal Zen Calls Pope Francis’ ‘Dubia’ Response on Same-Sex Blessings ‘Pastorally Untenable’
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong posted an Oct. 12 statement on his website.
Cardinal Zen Expresses Concerns About Synod on Synodality in Leaked Letter to Bishops
Cardinal Zen’s letter warns of attempts to depart from the traditional ecclesiastical order, suggesting any apparent democratic reorientation is coupled with proposed revolutionary changes in Church constitution and moral teachings on sexuality.
Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai Among Hong Kongers Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
All of those nominated have been involved in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, especially since 2019, when large-scale protests against authoritarian Chinese rule erupted on the territory, which is a special administrative region of China.
Cardinal Zen Hospitalized in Hong Kong After Returning From Benedict XVI’s Funeral
The former bishop of Hong Kong revealed that he had already been experiencing some health difficulties before he received permission from a Hong Kong court to travel to Rome for the Jan. 5 funeral of Benedict XVI.
