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The Diocese Calls a Halt on Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese Crowdfunding for Apple Daily Advertisement
The National Security Law has been in force for nearly two months and has continued to trigger a chilling effect in Hong Kong. The Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese stated on Facebook on August 29, 2020 that "according to the instructions of the Diocese", earlier plans for a newspaper advertisement for a "Prayer for democratic development after the law” was not approved by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong due to its fundraising methods and advertising content.
The advertisement was originally scheduled to be published in Apple Daily on 6 September 2020. The remaining amount from the crowdfunding would be handled as a donation by Cardinal Joseph Zen to buy Mooncakes for persons in custody for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese was established in 1977. Its work includes participation in social work and raising awareness about human rights.
According to Apple Daily, Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, published a letter titled "Encouragement to all Priests and Deacons serving the Diocese" on August 29. The letter criticised unnamed clergy members for delivering "defamatory and offensive remarks that insinuate or incite hatred and cause social unrest", stating that clergy members should preach without conveying personal views, such as the preacher’s opinions on social or political issues, or offensive remarks that insinuate or incite hatred, which is against the Christian spirit.
Source: Stand News #Aug29
#JohnTon #PoliticalOppression #AppleDaily #CrowdfundingAd
#WhiteTerror #FreeSpeech #CatholicDiocese
The Diocese Calls a Halt on Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese Crowdfunding for Apple Daily Advertisement
The National Security Law has been in force for nearly two months and has continued to trigger a chilling effect in Hong Kong. The Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese stated on Facebook on August 29, 2020 that "according to the instructions of the Diocese", earlier plans for a newspaper advertisement for a "Prayer for democratic development after the law” was not approved by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong due to its fundraising methods and advertising content.
The advertisement was originally scheduled to be published in Apple Daily on 6 September 2020. The remaining amount from the crowdfunding would be handled as a donation by Cardinal Joseph Zen to buy Mooncakes for persons in custody for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese was established in 1977. Its work includes participation in social work and raising awareness about human rights.
According to Apple Daily, Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, published a letter titled "Encouragement to all Priests and Deacons serving the Diocese" on August 29. The letter criticised unnamed clergy members for delivering "defamatory and offensive remarks that insinuate or incite hatred and cause social unrest", stating that clergy members should preach without conveying personal views, such as the preacher’s opinions on social or political issues, or offensive remarks that insinuate or incite hatred, which is against the Christian spirit.
Source: Stand News #Aug29
#JohnTon #PoliticalOppression #AppleDaily #CrowdfundingAd
#WhiteTerror #FreeSpeech #CatholicDiocese
#Christmas2020
Cardinal Zen Encourages People to Do What They Can
On Christmas Eve of 2020, Cardinal #JosephZen of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong released a video statement through the Justice and Peace Commission of HK Catholic Diocese (#HKJP).
In the video, Zen talked about how many people dared not to express happiness these days. The coronvirus pandemic seemed to get more and more severe, making human feel minute.
Without naming anyone, Zen describes that there were some people in this world who enjoyed seeing others suffer and were unhappy to see others being happy. These people made others live in fear. In chaotic times, we do see evil from many people, but we can also find love from many others.
"Many of our brothers and sisters are facing great adversity, but they are at peace. I was moved every time I visit the prison. Let light shine on us, and then we will have the courage to help, illuminate and comfort others," said Zen.
Zen encouraged people to do what they can, "We now dare not go out, but sometimes it is needed. No one can afford to be selfish."
Source: Stand News #Dec24
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3755760251176234/
#JosephZen #CatholicDiocese
Cardinal Zen Encourages People to Do What They Can
On Christmas Eve of 2020, Cardinal #JosephZen of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong released a video statement through the Justice and Peace Commission of HK Catholic Diocese (#HKJP).
In the video, Zen talked about how many people dared not to express happiness these days. The coronvirus pandemic seemed to get more and more severe, making human feel minute.
Without naming anyone, Zen describes that there were some people in this world who enjoyed seeing others suffer and were unhappy to see others being happy. These people made others live in fear. In chaotic times, we do see evil from many people, but we can also find love from many others.
"Many of our brothers and sisters are facing great adversity, but they are at peace. I was moved every time I visit the prison. Let light shine on us, and then we will have the courage to help, illuminate and comfort others," said Zen.
Zen encouraged people to do what they can, "We now dare not go out, but sometimes it is needed. No one can afford to be selfish."
Source: Stand News #Dec24
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3755760251176234/
#JosephZen #CatholicDiocese
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