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His Eminence Joseph Zen urges HK government to treat those who are trapped at Hong Kong Polytechnic University humanely
(18 Nov) His Eminence Joseph SDB, the retired Honourable Cardinal of Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan makes a video statement. He states that it is necessary to respect humanity even during war time. He urges those who are in charge of Hong Kong guaranteed humane treatments.
Zen describes HK is in a ‘very dangerous situation’, “something very fundamental has already vanished. Even in real war people regard humanity principle.”
Zen says that safety of emergency relief volunteers should be protected because they are apolitical. They treat both sides of the conflicts. "I think incidents like preventing doctors and nurses to tender the injured people should be avoided. I hope the Chief Executive and those around her will take note of this.
Zen reminds that HK will be seen as a barbaric society in the eyes of the international community if there is no guarantee of humane treatments.
Photographs circulated at media and social media revealed that many paramedics and first aid workers were arrested during yesterday’s HK Polytechnic University Protest. Their hands were tied up at the back by plastic strips.
Source: The Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2629575980461339?vh=e&d=n&sfns=mo
#JosephZen #HumanitarianCrisis #PolyU
His Eminence Joseph Zen urges HK government to treat those who are trapped at Hong Kong Polytechnic University humanely
(18 Nov) His Eminence Joseph SDB, the retired Honourable Cardinal of Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan makes a video statement. He states that it is necessary to respect humanity even during war time. He urges those who are in charge of Hong Kong guaranteed humane treatments.
Zen describes HK is in a ‘very dangerous situation’, “something very fundamental has already vanished. Even in real war people regard humanity principle.”
Zen says that safety of emergency relief volunteers should be protected because they are apolitical. They treat both sides of the conflicts. "I think incidents like preventing doctors and nurses to tender the injured people should be avoided. I hope the Chief Executive and those around her will take note of this.
Zen reminds that HK will be seen as a barbaric society in the eyes of the international community if there is no guarantee of humane treatments.
Photographs circulated at media and social media revealed that many paramedics and first aid workers were arrested during yesterday’s HK Polytechnic University Protest. Their hands were tied up at the back by plastic strips.
Source: The Stand News
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/2629575980461339?vh=e&d=n&sfns=mo
#JosephZen #HumanitarianCrisis #PolyU
#HongKongProtests #LegCoElection
Hong Kong Netizens Call For Protest on Original #LegCo Election Day; Retired Cardinal Demands the Government to Restart Postponed Election
Hong Kong's Legislative Election, which takes place every 4 years, was initially scheduled on Sunday, September 6, 2020; however, Chief Executive Carrie Lam postponed it for a year by invoking the Emergency Regulations Ordinance and citing the coronavirus pandemic as a reason.
Netizens called for a protest in Kowloon on the original election day to rally against the National Security Law, the health code and the postponement of the election.
Retired cardinal Joseph Zen of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong demanded the authorities to “retract the decision and restart the election”. Zen wrote on Facebook that while citizens “should refrain from taking part in illegal activities or troubling the (riot) police”, they could make whatever noises possible at whichever premises for 1 minute: "It could take place in front of a window, at doorstep, on a car--using horns, drums, gong; clap hands; hit a pile wood; play music, or a song. Is it an expression of anguish or is it an agonized demand?"
Zen also quoted that the latest poll by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI), which indicated 70% of Hong Kong citizens considered the outbreak abating. It is therefore the right time for the government to restart the postponed LegCo election as soon as possible.
Source: Stand News #Sept5
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3428245323927730/
#JosephZen #Cardinal
Hong Kong Netizens Call For Protest on Original #LegCo Election Day; Retired Cardinal Demands the Government to Restart Postponed Election
Hong Kong's Legislative Election, which takes place every 4 years, was initially scheduled on Sunday, September 6, 2020; however, Chief Executive Carrie Lam postponed it for a year by invoking the Emergency Regulations Ordinance and citing the coronavirus pandemic as a reason.
Netizens called for a protest in Kowloon on the original election day to rally against the National Security Law, the health code and the postponement of the election.
Retired cardinal Joseph Zen of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong demanded the authorities to “retract the decision and restart the election”. Zen wrote on Facebook that while citizens “should refrain from taking part in illegal activities or troubling the (riot) police”, they could make whatever noises possible at whichever premises for 1 minute: "It could take place in front of a window, at doorstep, on a car--using horns, drums, gong; clap hands; hit a pile wood; play music, or a song. Is it an expression of anguish or is it an agonized demand?"
Zen also quoted that the latest poll by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (#HKPORI), which indicated 70% of Hong Kong citizens considered the outbreak abating. It is therefore the right time for the government to restart the postponed LegCo election as soon as possible.
Source: Stand News #Sept5
https://www.facebook.com/710476795704610/posts/3428245323927730/
#JosephZen #Cardinal
#Politicization #MidAutumnFestival #FailedState
Hong Kong Correctional Services Rejects Retired Cardinal's Applications to Distribute Mooncakes to Persons in Custody for "Political" Reason
Retired cardinal of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, Joseph Zen Ze-Kiu, have been sending mooncakes to persons in custody for Mid-Autumn Festival since 2010. He was still able to do so in the midst of the 2019 anti-ELAB movement.
However, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department (CSD) has rejected his application in 2020 on the grounds of categorizing it as a politicised activity.
In Zen’s blog, he felt upset to be forced to discontinue this tradition of his, because he understood that this year's mid-autumn festival for the persons in custody would be less warm. They have always looked forward to the mooncakes and always asked him during visitations, “Cardinal, any mooncake this year?”
Some of them said, “At least, there are people who still remember us and are willing to care for us during this festive season.”
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong shared this activity on his Facebook page earlier and said he had received Zen’s mooncakes three years ago for the first time in jail. At that time, he and other inmates longed for the distribution of Zen's mooncakes.
Zen said that the activity this year was planned to be the same as every other year. He speculates that the reason behind why the the government rejected him was due to the mentioning by Joshua Wong,
Secretary-General of the now disbanded Demosisto, and pro-democracy lawmaker Bottle Shiu Ka-Chun, who is also a social worker.
Source: HKC News #Sept2
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/33523/%E9%99%B3%E6%97%A5%E5%90%9B-%E6%87%B2%E6%95%99%E7%BD%B2-%E6%9C%88%E9%A4%85-33523/%E6%9C%88%E9%A4%85h
#CSD #MoonCake #JoshuaWong #ShiuKaChun #JosephZen #CatholicDioceseHongKong #Cardinal
Hong Kong Correctional Services Rejects Retired Cardinal's Applications to Distribute Mooncakes to Persons in Custody for "Political" Reason
Retired cardinal of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, Joseph Zen Ze-Kiu, have been sending mooncakes to persons in custody for Mid-Autumn Festival since 2010. He was still able to do so in the midst of the 2019 anti-ELAB movement.
However, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department (CSD) has rejected his application in 2020 on the grounds of categorizing it as a politicised activity.
In Zen’s blog, he felt upset to be forced to discontinue this tradition of his, because he understood that this year's mid-autumn festival for the persons in custody would be less warm. They have always looked forward to the mooncakes and always asked him during visitations, “Cardinal, any mooncake this year?”
Some of them said, “At least, there are people who still remember us and are willing to care for us during this festive season.”
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong shared this activity on his Facebook page earlier and said he had received Zen’s mooncakes three years ago for the first time in jail. At that time, he and other inmates longed for the distribution of Zen's mooncakes.
Zen said that the activity this year was planned to be the same as every other year. He speculates that the reason behind why the the government rejected him was due to the mentioning by Joshua Wong,
Secretary-General of the now disbanded Demosisto, and pro-democracy lawmaker Bottle Shiu Ka-Chun, who is also a social worker.
Source: HKC News #Sept2
https://www.hkcnews.com/article/33523/%E9%99%B3%E6%97%A5%E5%90%9B-%E6%87%B2%E6%95%99%E7%BD%B2-%E6%9C%88%E9%A4%85-33523/%E6%9C%88%E9%A4%85h
#CSD #MoonCake #JoshuaWong #ShiuKaChun #JosephZen #CatholicDioceseHongKong #Cardinal
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懲教指帶政治色彩 陳日君月餅贈囚友9年來首被拒：最不開心令囚友失望
香港教區榮休主教陳日君樞機自2010年起，均有在中秋節時送贈月餅予在囚人士，惟今年懲教署以送月餅行動帶有政治色彩為由，拒絕接受他的申請。懲教署回應指不評論個別個案，但表示署方在批核捐贈申請時，會考慮是否牽涉利益衝突、以及會否有人借捐贈活動作政治宣傳或募捐等。
#Vatican #CCP
Cardinal Zen criticizes the lack of transparency over the Vatican’s handling of China: Cardinal Zen on China: ‘There is Nothing More to Do Other Than Prayer’
By National Catholic Register #2Oct2020
//Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun returned to Hong Kong from Rome Sunday, after seeking a meeting with Pope Francis.
The purpose for the trip, he told the Register, was primarily to advocate for the elevation and installation of a new bishop successor in a city facing ongoing protests and a strong-armed response from the Chinese Communist Party-backed regional government.
The 88-year old bishop emeritus of Hong Kong told the Register the visit is likely his last. “I do not believe I will return again,” he said. “My legs do not work so well, now, for these long trips.”
...He explained his anxiety that a bishop “who is trusted by the people” be installed as soon as possible, as the faithful in both Hong Kong and China grow increasingly wary of what is being seen as political posturing by the Vatican.
“The Vatican seems to be guessing the mind of Beijing — always seeking to anticipate what Beijing will do, always appeasing. It seems they are afraid to nominate Bishop Ha (Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-shing) as doing so may offend Beijing,” said the cardinal.
Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-shing is a current auxiliary bishop of the diocese. He has publicly supported human rights protesters in Hong Kong and is thus perceived by some to be antagonistic to Beijing.
... Seeing the continued delay from the Vatican, the conflicts in Hong Kong and the continued persecution in China, the Register asked Cardinal Zen what the Western world could do to aid him.
“Nothing. I’ve done more than I can, and there is nothing more to do other than prayer,” said the cardinal. “If tomorrow, the Vatican chooses this bishop, blessed by Beijing — if they appoint this bad bishop for Hong Kong, my job is finished. I will choose to disappear.”
Continued Cardinal Zen, “My last act of protest will be to do just that, to now disappear with everyone knowing why. I put this in my last will and testament — that my bones shall not be placed in the cathedral, I do not want to be buried with such men. I will be buried in a simple cemetery with what remains of the faithful people of God.”//
Read full article:
https://www.ncregister.com/interview/cardinal-zen-on-china-there-is-nothing-more-to-do-other-than-prayer
#Vatican #JosephZen #Pope
Cardinal Zen criticizes the lack of transparency over the Vatican’s handling of China: Cardinal Zen on China: ‘There is Nothing More to Do Other Than Prayer’
By National Catholic Register #2Oct2020
//Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun returned to Hong Kong from Rome Sunday, after seeking a meeting with Pope Francis.
The purpose for the trip, he told the Register, was primarily to advocate for the elevation and installation of a new bishop successor in a city facing ongoing protests and a strong-armed response from the Chinese Communist Party-backed regional government.
The 88-year old bishop emeritus of Hong Kong told the Register the visit is likely his last. “I do not believe I will return again,” he said. “My legs do not work so well, now, for these long trips.”
...He explained his anxiety that a bishop “who is trusted by the people” be installed as soon as possible, as the faithful in both Hong Kong and China grow increasingly wary of what is being seen as political posturing by the Vatican.
“The Vatican seems to be guessing the mind of Beijing — always seeking to anticipate what Beijing will do, always appeasing. It seems they are afraid to nominate Bishop Ha (Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-shing) as doing so may offend Beijing,” said the cardinal.
Bishop Joseph Ha Chi-shing is a current auxiliary bishop of the diocese. He has publicly supported human rights protesters in Hong Kong and is thus perceived by some to be antagonistic to Beijing.
... Seeing the continued delay from the Vatican, the conflicts in Hong Kong and the continued persecution in China, the Register asked Cardinal Zen what the Western world could do to aid him.
“Nothing. I’ve done more than I can, and there is nothing more to do other than prayer,” said the cardinal. “If tomorrow, the Vatican chooses this bishop, blessed by Beijing — if they appoint this bad bishop for Hong Kong, my job is finished. I will choose to disappear.”
Continued Cardinal Zen, “My last act of protest will be to do just that, to now disappear with everyone knowing why. I put this in my last will and testament — that my bones shall not be placed in the cathedral, I do not want to be buried with such men. I will be buried in a simple cemetery with what remains of the faithful people of God.”//
Read full article:
https://www.ncregister.com/interview/cardinal-zen-on-china-there-is-nothing-more-to-do-other-than-prayer
#Vatican #JosephZen #Pope
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Cardinal Zen on China: ‘There is Nothing More to Do Other Than Prayer’
Cardinal Zen has criticized the lack of transparency over the Vatican’s handling of China.
#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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Protesters' Fund In Support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Will Cease Operation
The 612 Humanities Relief Fund was established on June 15, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, with the aim to provide relief, from medicak help, legal service to psychological support, to the civilians involved in the city's territory-wide pro-democracy movement.
'612' was named after the day June 12, 2019 where the first police-civilian clash took place. The day had propelled even more civilians to join the pro-democracy cause.
The trustees of the foundation includes legal expert #MargaretNg, cultural studies scholar #HeungPoKeung, Cantopop singer #DeniseHo, and cardinal of the Catholic Church #JosephZen Ze-kiun.
The dissolution of the foundation is caused by the disbandment of a pro-democracy group under which the foundation was registered.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
#June12 #612HumanitiesFund
Protesters' Fund In Support of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Movement Will Cease Operation
The 612 Humanities Relief Fund was established on June 15, 2019 during the Anti-ELAB movement in Hong Kong, with the aim to provide relief, from medicak help, legal service to psychological support, to the civilians involved in the city's territory-wide pro-democracy movement.
'612' was named after the day June 12, 2019 where the first police-civilian clash took place. The day had propelled even more civilians to join the pro-democracy cause.
The trustees of the foundation includes legal expert #MargaretNg, cultural studies scholar #HeungPoKeung, Cantopop singer #DeniseHo, and cardinal of the Catholic Church #JosephZen Ze-kiun.
The dissolution of the foundation is caused by the disbandment of a pro-democracy group under which the foundation was registered.
Source: InMedia #Aug18
#June12 #612HumanitiesFund
#FirstHand #NSL #Arrest
Barrister Dr. #MargaretNg allowed to leave Police Station at midnight
At mid-night on May 11, 2022, barrister Dr Margaret Ng ngoi-yee, stepped out of the Wanchai Police Station in Hong Kong.
Ng was one of the five Trustees of the 612 Humanitatian Relief Fund which provided support for pro-democracy protesters in 2019 and 2020. Together with the other 4 trustees, she was arrested by the police on May 10, 2022 on "collusion with foreign forces".
She put her hands together on prayer pose to thank the reporters on the scene.
Earlier, 90-year-old #JosephZen Ze-kiun, a former cardinal and a trustee of the Fund, left the Police Station at 11:15pm.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32700
See also:
All 5 Trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund arrested and accused of collusion with foreign powers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32694
#612HumanitatianReliefFund #PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #NationalSecurityLaw
Barrister Dr. #MargaretNg allowed to leave Police Station at midnight
At mid-night on May 11, 2022, barrister Dr Margaret Ng ngoi-yee, stepped out of the Wanchai Police Station in Hong Kong.
Ng was one of the five Trustees of the 612 Humanitatian Relief Fund which provided support for pro-democracy protesters in 2019 and 2020. Together with the other 4 trustees, she was arrested by the police on May 10, 2022 on "collusion with foreign forces".
She put her hands together on prayer pose to thank the reporters on the scene.
Earlier, 90-year-old #JosephZen Ze-kiun, a former cardinal and a trustee of the Fund, left the Police Station at 11:15pm.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32700
See also:
All 5 Trustees of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund arrested and accused of collusion with foreign powers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/32694
#612HumanitatianReliefFund #PoliticalProsecution #PoliceState #NationalSecurityLaw
«Hong Kong has been transformed into a police state»
The President of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences, cardinal Charles Maung Bo, speaks out following the arrest of cardinal Joseph Zen: «I express my profound concern about the threats to religious freedom in Hong Kong». «For the people of Hong Kong it is now increasingly difficult to speak out freely, so those of us outside Hong Kong who have a voice must use it on their behalf». «I call on Catholics and the wider Christian community around the world to pray for Hong Kong, especially for Cardinal Zen, on 24 May»
Source: The Daily Compass #May14
https://newdailycompass.com/en/hong-kong-has-been-transformed-into-a-police-state
#HongKong #PoliceState #JosephZen #MaungBo
The President of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences, cardinal Charles Maung Bo, speaks out following the arrest of cardinal Joseph Zen: «I express my profound concern about the threats to religious freedom in Hong Kong». «For the people of Hong Kong it is now increasingly difficult to speak out freely, so those of us outside Hong Kong who have a voice must use it on their behalf». «I call on Catholics and the wider Christian community around the world to pray for Hong Kong, especially for Cardinal Zen, on 24 May»
Source: The Daily Compass #May14
https://newdailycompass.com/en/hong-kong-has-been-transformed-into-a-police-state
#HongKong #PoliceState #JosephZen #MaungBo
#WhiteTerror #FreedomofReligion
Cardinal Joseph Zen appears in court in Hong Kong on day of prayer for China
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution #Oppression
Image source: #FirstHand
Sources: Reuters, HKFP, UCA News; #May25
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Cardinal Joseph Zen appears in court in Hong Kong on day of prayer for China
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Image source: #FirstHand
Sources: Reuters, HKFP, UCA News; #May25
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Cardinal Joseph Zen appears in court in Hong Kong on day of prayer for China
Ninety-year-old retired Catholic cardinal #JosephZen hosted a packed mass in Hong Kong on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, just hours after a brief court hearing over charges linked to pro-democracy protests.
In his homily after pleading not guilty to charges of failing to register a pro-democracy association to Hong Kong Police, Zen chose not to speak about his legal case, but to highlight how Catholics in some parts of China cannot attend Mass right now — for they have no freedom now.
Zen dedicated the mass to churches in China where believers are still split between a so-called “underground” church resistant to the government, and a state-sanctioned church belonging to the Chinese Communist Party’s Patriotic Catholic Association.
In his remarks at Mass, Zen again criticised the deal between China and the #Vatican that allows Beijing to nominate bishops for the pope’s approval, calling it “unwise” despite being made with “good intention”.
"There is an urge to unify those above the ground and those underground but it seems that time is not ripe yet,” Zen said.
Implying that there may be more difficult times ahead, Zen said that “we may have to bear some pain and steel ourselves for our loyalty to our faith.”
He also dedicated prayers to churches in Myanmar led by #CardinalBo, his most outspoken supporter in Asia, as well as “brothers and sisters who cannot join tonight because they are not free”.
Zen, one of Asia’s highest-ranking Catholic clerics, was among five prominent democracy advocates — including activist and singer #DeniseHo and veteran human rights barrister #MargaretNg — who were arrested in early May. His arrest is part of a national security police probe into foreign collusion over a legal support fund for pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Instead, all five of the fund’s former trustees and its secretary were charged on May 24 with failing to register it as a “society” with police — a non-national security offence. All plead not guilty.
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution #Oppression
Image source: #FirstHand
Sources: Reuters, HKFP, UCA News; #May25
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-catholic-cardinal-criticises-china-deal-after-national-security-arrest-2022-05-24/
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Cardinal Joseph Zen appears in court in Hong Kong on day of prayer for China
Ninety-year-old retired Catholic cardinal #JosephZen hosted a packed mass in Hong Kong on the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, just hours after a brief court hearing over charges linked to pro-democracy protests.
In his homily after pleading not guilty to charges of failing to register a pro-democracy association to Hong Kong Police, Zen chose not to speak about his legal case, but to highlight how Catholics in some parts of China cannot attend Mass right now — for they have no freedom now.
Zen dedicated the mass to churches in China where believers are still split between a so-called “underground” church resistant to the government, and a state-sanctioned church belonging to the Chinese Communist Party’s Patriotic Catholic Association.
In his remarks at Mass, Zen again criticised the deal between China and the #Vatican that allows Beijing to nominate bishops for the pope’s approval, calling it “unwise” despite being made with “good intention”.
"There is an urge to unify those above the ground and those underground but it seems that time is not ripe yet,” Zen said.
Implying that there may be more difficult times ahead, Zen said that “we may have to bear some pain and steel ourselves for our loyalty to our faith.”
He also dedicated prayers to churches in Myanmar led by #CardinalBo, his most outspoken supporter in Asia, as well as “brothers and sisters who cannot join tonight because they are not free”.
Zen, one of Asia’s highest-ranking Catholic clerics, was among five prominent democracy advocates — including activist and singer #DeniseHo and veteran human rights barrister #MargaretNg — who were arrested in early May. His arrest is part of a national security police probe into foreign collusion over a legal support fund for pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Instead, all five of the fund’s former trustees and its secretary were charged on May 24 with failing to register it as a “society” with police — a non-national security offence. All plead not guilty.
#NationalSecurityLaw #PoliceState #PoliticalProsecution #Oppression
Image source: #FirstHand
Sources: Reuters, HKFP, UCA News; #May25
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/hong-kong-catholic-cardinal-criticises-china-deal-after-national-security-arrest-2022-05-24/
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Hong Kong Catholic cardinal criticises China deal after national security arrest
Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen - in his first public remarks since he was arrested in a national security case earlier this month - on Tuesday criticised the Vatican for its "unwise" deal with China that is due for renewal in September.
German Cardinal Gerhard Muller has expressed dismay over the Vatican’s silence on China’s abuses and an imminent "unfair" trial against Hong Kong’s outspoken Cardinal #JosephZen during the recent consistory.
“Cardinal Zen was absent in Rome because he is under house arrest for raising his voice against Beijing, defending human rights both in Hong Kong and China,” said Cardinal Muller.
During the consistory, Cardinal Muller said that no senior Vatican official or even the pope mentioned Cardinal Zen or his trial.
“There will be an unfair trial next month. Nobody has raised the grave question of our brother Zen.
Cardinal Muller further mentioned that there are obviously “political reasons” for the Holy See that prevent it from taking any initiative in support of Cardinal Zen.
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“Cardinal Zen was absent in Rome because he is under house arrest for raising his voice against Beijing, defending human rights both in Hong Kong and China,” said Cardinal Muller.
During the consistory, Cardinal Muller said that no senior Vatican official or even the pope mentioned Cardinal Zen or his trial.
“There will be an unfair trial next month. Nobody has raised the grave question of our brother Zen.
Cardinal Muller further mentioned that there are obviously “political reasons” for the Holy See that prevent it from taking any initiative in support of Cardinal Zen.
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