Oct 15, 2011 Card. Zen: L’educazione nazionale di Pechino “è un lavaggio del cervello”
Il vescovo emerito di Hong Kong attacca la proposta del governo cinese, che vuole classi separate in cui insegnare “educazione nazionale”. Secondo il presule “si vuole fomentare il nazionalismo, la Chiesa non accetterà questa situazione”. Anche i deputati di Hong Kong esprimono dubbi.
Jan 10, 2011 Cardinal Zen: "Saddened by death of Szeto Wah, a champion of democracy"
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong knew the leader of the Democratic Party since the early seventies, and remembers his civil commitment and great humanity. Meanwhile, the survivors of Tiananmen Square ask China to be able to enter the Territory to pay homage to the deceased.
Sept 28, 2009 El cardenal Joseph Zen pide al presidente de China que libere a todos los obispos católicos en prisión
Con ocasión de los 60 años de la fundación de la República Popular China, el cardenal Joseph Zen, obispo emérito de Hong Kong, sugirió al presidente Hu Jintao liberar a todos los obispos católicos que están en prisión. En un mensaje, firmado por él y publicado ayer en la web de la diócesis de Hong Kong, el cardenal afirma que «a sesenta años de la fundación de la República Popular, es el momento de que los dirigentes tengan el coraje de corregir los errores del pasado, liberando a los líderes religiosos que han sido privados de la libertad, es el momento de que los dirigentes desciendan de sus posiciones para dialogar directamente con nuestros obispos, porque son ellos los jefes de la Iglesia».
Jan 07, 2009 Cardinal Zen asks Chinese bishops for more courage
The bishop of Hong Kong condemns as "outdated" the celebrations of 50 years of "self-election" and "self-ordination" of Chinese bishops as promoted by the United Front, the Patriotic Association, and the Office of Religious Affairs. He is asking the bishops to follow the example of Saint Stephen, and not to offend the pope by participating in meetings sponsored by the regime to appoint the new presidents of the PA and the council of Chinese bishops, two bodies not recognized by the Holy See.
May 26, 2008 Le cardinal de Hong Kong s'inquiète du "danger" du nationalisme en Chine
Le cardinal de Hong Kong Joseph Zen s'inquiète du "danger" du nationalisme en Chine, dans un entretien à La Stampa où il réaffirme la revendication essentielle pour l'Eglise catholique que le pape puisse nommer lui-même les évêques.
May 13, 2008 Cardenal de Hong Kong denuncia la falta de "libertad" en China
El cardenal de Hong Kong, Joseph Zen, la mayor autoridad religiosa católica en China, denunció este lunes en Turín (norte de Italia) la "falta de libertad religiosa y de prensa" en China.
May 13, 2008 In questa fase un viaggio del papa non servirebbe a niente
L'arcivescovo di Hong Kong ospite ieri sera alla Fiera del Libro di Torino, ha parlato della situazione della Chiesa in Cina. Un viaggio di Benedetto XVI a Pechino? "Adesso sarebbe solo strumentalizzato". Oggi, la tappa a Milano.
Apr 13, 2008 Cardinal Zen: from the 150 years of the PIME, an impulse to evangelise the world
Also present at the Mass in the cathedral, the bishop of Macao and of Teramo, in addition to more than 1,200 faithful. Reviewing the stages of the Church's growth in Hong Kong, Cardinal Zen emphasises the urgency of raising up evangelisers in the territory for China and for the world.
Apr 02, 2008 Cardinal Zen Cites Reason to Retire
Cardinal Joseph Zen had an artificial heart pacemaker implanted this month, citing this as one more reason to step down as the bishop of Hong Kong.
Feb 12, 2008 Heir of Hong Kong: "I'll Hold My Tong"
It was a celebration in Hong Kong yesterday as Bishop John Tong Hon took up his mandate as coadjutor to the city's shepherd, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun.
Dec 22, 2007 "Value-Free" Sex Education already a Value Choice says Hong Kong Cardinal
Sex education can be based on sound moral principles as well as accurate information and does not have to include information about immoral practices or contraception, says a prominent Hong Kong churchman. Joseph Cardinal Zen, the Catholic bishop of Hong Kong has published a pastoral letter for Advent entitled "Love life, a Gift of God" in which he said, "Sex education cannot be anything other than education with value orientation. The so-called value-free idea is already a value choice".
Jul 31, 2007 „Wir haben das Recht, offen zu handeln“
Ein Gespräch mit dem Oberhirten von Hongkong, Joseph Kardinal Zen Ze-Kiun, über die Situation der Katholiken in China nach dem Brief des Papstes.
Jul 24, 2007 Cardinal Zen meets with Pope on Chinese reaction
Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong, the most visible Catholic prelate in China, was in Lorenzago di Cadore this past weekend, meeting with Pope Benedict XVI.
Jul 24, 2007 Cardinal Zen warns against confusion surrounding the Pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics
The bishop of Hong Kong contradicts some of the claims made by sinologist Father Heyndrickx who suggests that the papal document encourages members of the underground Church to come out into the open, ask for recognition by civil authorities and concelebrate services with officials from the official Church.
Jul 23, 2007 Kardinal Zen und der tridentinische Ritus
Am Sonntag besuchte Joseph Kardinal Zen Zie-Kiun von Hongkong Papst Benedikt XVI. in dessen Urlaubsort Lorenzago di Cadrore, um ihm unmittelbar von den ersten Folgen des päpstlichen Briefes an die Katholiken Chinas zu unterrichten.
Jul 13, 2007 China's State-Backed Catholic Church Slams Cardinal, Vatican Over Rally
Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun has received criticism from the state-sanctioned Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association after taking part in a pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong that coincided with a series of events to mark 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China.
Jul 06, 2007 Papal Letter Does Not Encourage Underground Clergy To 'Surface'
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong told a press conference July 5 that Pope Benedict XVI's letter to the Catholics in China did not ask the "underground" Church to "surface."
Jul 04, 2007 Only democracy can guarantee a just society
For the first time ever the bishop of Hong Kong, Card Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, has taken part in the July 1 pro-democracy march in the Territory ten years after it was returned to mainland China. He makes a strong plea to the government and the population as a whole to choose the way of democracy.
May 26, 2007 ‘No religious freedom for Catholics’
"Are you being called to Rome?" That was the first question Archbishop Raymond Roussin, SM, bluntly asked Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, a Salesian, on meeting him in Vancouver. The Hong Kong bishop's reply was equally candid, "Some people may be afraid that I'll be called to Rome."
May 17, 2007 Chinese church still stymied
China's rising status on the world stage hasn't improved religious freedom for either Chinese Catholic members of the government-controlled patriotic church or the clandestine underground church, Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen said in Los Angeles May 9.
Mar 23, 2007 Pope rejects HK cardinal's request
The pope has rejected Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen's latest request to give up his bishop duties so that he can focus more on restoring Sino-Vatican ties, his office said Wednesday.
Mar 08, 2007 Hong Kong cardinal says Church faces 'crucial moments' in China
Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen on Wednesday assailed China's ordination of bishops without papal approval, warning that the Vatican faced "crucial moments" as it seeks normalization with the communist government while protecting the interests of its Chinese faithful.
Mar 01, 2007 Cardinal says pope's letter to Chinese will be sent at Easter time
Pope Benedict XVI's letter to Chinese Catholics will be released at Easter time and will encourage the faithful, clarify issues of doctrine and call for full religious freedom, said China's cardinal.
Dec 21, 2006 Sack China's bishops, cardinal tells Vatican
The leader of Hong Kong's Roman Catholics has called on the Pope to excommunicate China's state-appointed bishops, as relations between Beijing and the Holy See plunge to new lows.
Sept 25, 2006 Cardinal Zen and the “obligation” to defend civil and religious rights in China
Thanks to its freedom, the Church in Hong Kong has found itself obliged to take sides even on political matters in the former colony where an alliance exists between rich capitalists and Beijing. A look at the school and family reunification questions.
Sept 11, 2006 Cardinal Zen joins prayer vigil for journalist arrested in China
More than 600 well-wishers, among them journalists, politicians and friends, gather in Catholic school for a prayer vigil to proclaim the journalist’s innocence and call for his rapid release from a Chinese prison.
Aug 04, 2006 Hong Kong cardinal speaks out against Chinese bishops
Hong Kong's newly appointed cardinal, Joseph Zen, has criticised a decision by the Chinese government this year to appoint two bishops without Vatican approval, but said the process of introducing greater religious freedom was gathering pace in China.
Jul 01, 2006 Cardinal makes Beijing see red
There’s something about Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, 74, that makes the Communist leaders in mainland China see red.
Jun 24, 2006 Cardenal de Hong Kong pide al Vaticano más dureza con China
El Vaticano debería romper sus diálogos con China si Pekín continúa consagrando obispos católicos con el visto bueno del gobierno comunista pero sin la aprobación de Roma, dijo el cardenal de Hong Kong, Joseph Zen Ze-kiun.
Jun 21, 2006 Inviati del Vaticano a Pechino per colloqui segreti
Alcuni prelati inviati dal Vaticano si sono recati a Pechino per colloqui a porte chiuse sulla normalizzazione dei rapporti, nonostante le tensioni sulla nomina di due vescovi in Cina senza l'approvazione della Santa Sede, ha detto oggi il più alto rappresentante ecclesiastico a Hong Kong.
Jun 05, 2006 Cardinal criticizes Beijing on Tiananmen
The highest official of the Roman Catholic Church in China marked the 17th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square killings on Sunday by strongly criticizing the government and calling on it to hold a full and open review of the killings.
Jun 05, 2006 Hong Kong Cardinal Expresses Worry over China-Vatican Relations
Joseph Zen, the newly installed cardinal of Hong Kong, expressed worry over the worsening China-Vatican relation after China facilitated the ordinations of three bishops without the consent of the Vatican in May.
May 17, 2006 Cardenal Zen asegura nombramientos son paso atrás para relaciones
El cardenal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun de Hong Kong, uno de los principales cargos de la curia católica en China, afirmó que el nombramiento de dos obispos sin el consentimiento papal supone un paso atrás en el proceso de acercamiento entre la la Santa Sede y Pekín.
May 17, 2006 "Es gibt nur eine einzige katholische Kirche"
Klarstellung von Kardinal Zen zur Lage der Kirche in China. Reaktion auf eine Erklärung der Pekinger Regierung zur Kritik aus dem Vatikan
May 07, 2006 Abbruch der Gespräche mit Vatikan
Der Erzbischof von Hongkong, Kardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, hat die illegale Bischofsweihe in der Diözese Kunming scharf verurteilt und sich für einen Abbruch der diplomatischen Gespräche zwischen dem Vatikan und China ausgesprochen.
Apr 30, 2006 «Pechino aprirà una trattativa col Vaticano»
Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun, il vescovo di Hong Kong, premiato col cardinalato da Papa Benedetto XVI, si impegnerà direttamente per il reciproco riconoscimento tra Vaticano e Repubblica Popolare Cinese.
Apr 30, 2006 Cardenal Zen espera China y Vaticano restablezcan lazos en 2008
El cardenal honkonguense Joseph Zen reiteró sus esperanzas de que China y el Vaticano restablezcan lazos diplomáticos pronto, y aseguró que ese objetivo se cumplirá seguramente en el 2008, en unas declaraciones que publica hoy el diario 'South China Morning Post'.
Apr 27, 2006 Cardinal Zen says China and Vatican having `real talks'
Hong Kong's new cardinal said the Vatican and China are holding "real talks" about normalizing formal relations that were cut off more than five decades ago when the communists took power.
Apr 21, 2006 Catholic watchdog main obstacle to Sino-Vatican ties
A Chinese government-sanctioned Catholic watchdog must be reformed or withdrawn as a precondition for Sino-Vatican ties to be restored, Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen said Monday.
Apr 20, 2006 El nuevo cardenal de Hong Kong afirma que China y el Vaticano negocian la normalización de relaciones
El nuevo cardenal católico de Hong Kong, Joseph Zen, aseguró hoy que las autoridades de China y del Vaticano llevan a cabo "conversaciones reales" en Roma para normalizar las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambos países y de esta forma, poner fin a cinco décadas de ruptura tras la llegada al poder de los comunistas de Mao.
Apr 20, 2006 El nuevo cardenal de Hong Kong afirma que China y el Vaticano negocian la normalización de relaciones
El nuevo cardenal católico de Hong Kong, Joseph Zen, aseguró hoy que las autoridades de China y del Vaticano llevan a cabo "conversaciones reales" en Roma para normalizar las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambos países y de esta forma, poner fin a cinco décadas de ruptura tras la llegada al poder de los comunistas de Mao.
Apr 06, 2006 China, Vatican may have ties by Olympics: cardinal
China and the Vatican could re-establish diplomatic relations by the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Cardinal Joseph Zen, the most senior Roman Catholic clergyman in the country, said on Monday.
Apr 05, 2006 China's state-run Catholic Church 'unacceptable' to Vatican
China's state-controlled Catholic Church will have to relinquish some of its control over Chinese Catholics if Sino-Vatican relations are to be established, Hong Kong's new cardinal said Saturday.
Apr 03, 2006 Cardinal Zen Counsels Patience
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong exhorted Chinese Catholics to be "patient," even though the country does not yet enjoy full freedom of worship.
Mar 29, 2006 Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun, le nouveau cardinal chinois de l’Eglise catholique
L’archevêque de Hong Kong Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, 74 ans, nommé cardinal par Benoît XVI, est connu pour ses critiques de la situation religieuse en Chine où l’Eglise catholique fidèle au Vatican est interdite par les autorités de Pékin.
Mar 29, 2006 Cardinal Zen feted in Rome and opposed in Beijing
Hundreds of faithful from Honk Kong and around one hundred Chinese Catholics who live in Italy were present at the Consistory celebrated in St Peter's square this morning.
Mar 29, 2006 Pekín manifiesta su irritación pública por nombramiento de nuevo cardenal
El malestar del Gobierno comunista chino por el nombramiento de un nuevo Cardenal en Hong Kong se hizo finalmente sentir este martes cuando el Ministro chino de Asuntos Exteriores, Li Zhaoxing, pidió al Vaticano que “no se relacione con provincias o localidades de China”, en clara referencia al reciente nombramiento cardenalicio de Mons. Joseph Zen.
Mar 29, 2006 Hundreds of Chinese Catholics to attend consistory for their cardinal
More than 300 Chinese Catholics from around the world, including 100 mainland China clergy and nuns studying in Rome, are gathering at the Vatican to witness the creation of the sixth Chinese cardinal.
Mar 29, 2006 Cardinal foresees larger role to promote improved Sino-Vatican ties
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong says he will directly help the pope by informing him about China concerns, and he hopes China's leaders will enter dialogue and learn they should not fear the church.
Mar 29, 2006 China warns cardinal not to mix in politics
Beijing: The Chinese government Monday warned the Vatican and Hong Kong's new cardinal, Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun, not to mix in Chinese politics.
Mar 22, 2006 Designierter Kardinal kritisiert den Westen
Der Westen tritt nicht entschieden genug für die Einhaltung der Menschenrechte in der Volksrepublik China ein. Das kritisiert der kürzlich von Papst Benedikt XVI. zum Kardinal ernannte Bischof von Hongkong, Joseph Zen.
Mar 18, 2006 Bischof Zen hofft auf ,Normalisierung’ in China
Der Papst will „die Stimme der chinesischen Kirche hören“, sagte der designierte Kardinal Joseph Zen beim „Treffpunkt Weltkirche“.
Mar 17, 2006 China's Catholic church may invite new Hong Kong cardinal to mainland
China's state-controlled Catholic church may invite Hong Kong's newly appointed cardinal, Joseph Zen, to visit the mainland in hopes of improving Sino-Vatican relations, a newspaper reported Sunday.
Mar 15, 2006 China: Kardinal Zen, Entspannung möglich
Eine Verbesserung des Verhältnisses zwischen China und dem Vatikan im Vorfeld der Olympischen Spiele 2008 in Pekung hält Hongkongs katholischer Bischof Joseph Zen Ze-kiun für möglich.
Mar 12, 2006 Cardinal Zen’s response to the Patriotic Association
Charges by Patriotic Association Vice-Chairman Anthony Liu Bainian that Mgr Zen’s appointment to cardinal constitutes a “hostile act” against China is a view not shared by Chinese Catholics, and probably not even by the Chinese government. The association is not working for social harmony and the good of the Church—it sees diplomatic relations between Beijing and the Holy See as a threat.
Mar 11, 2006 Patriotic Association criticizes Zen, belying itself and government
The neo-cardinal: “Li has poised himself as the judge of Benedict XVI” and “presents himself as the representative of the official Church, but if freedom were granted to the bishops, priests, and faithful to speak out, one may hear views that are very different from his.”
Mar 04, 2006 Chinas Christen hoffen auf Kardinal Zen
Christen in der Volksrepublik haben landesweit mit stillen Dankgebeten die Berufung des Hongkonger Bischofs Joseph Zen Ze-kiuns zum Kardinal gefeiert.
Mar 04, 2006 Cardinal says China must overcome `old prejudices'
Hong Kong's newly appointed cardinal said on Tuesday that China's communist government needs to overcome "old prejudices" toward the Catholic Church for the Vatican to make a breakthrough in forging relations with Beijing.
Feb 28, 2006 Weiter in die eingeschlagene Richtung
Benedikt XVI. entschied sich bei seinen Kardinalsernennungen statt für europäische Oberhirten mit ihren traditionellen und dahinschwindenden Erzbischofssitzen für drei asiatische Bischöfe. Allen voran: ein Chinese.
Feb 28, 2006 Mgr Joseph Zen Ze-kiun « créé » cardinal par Benoît XVI
Parmi les quinze nouveaux cardinaux dont les noms ont été annoncés ce 22 février dernier se trouve Mgr Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, évêque du diocèse de Hongkong, souligne « Eglises d’Asie », l’agence des Missions étrangères de Paris (eglasie.mepasie.org).
Feb 28, 2006 China advierte a nuevo cardenal
China ha advertido al recientemente designado cardenal de Hong Kong, Joseph Zen, que no debería involucrarse en política.
Feb 25, 2006 Comunidad católica preparada para elevación obispo Zen a cardenal
Los católicos de Hong Kong están preparados para la ascensión de su obispo, el popular Zen Ze-kiun, a la categoría de cardenal, cuyo anuncio está previsto para mañana por parte de la Santa Sede, informó hoy el 'South China Morning Post'.
Feb 24, 2006 Neuer Kardinal Zen, erste Reaktion
Herausragend unter der Liste der neuen Kardinäle: der Name Joseph Zen Ze-kiun von Hongkong. Der erste Kardinal vom chinesischen Festland ist dankbar für seine Ernennung. Gegenüber Radio Vatikan sagte er heute:
Feb 24, 2006 Outspoken Hong Kong Bishop Appointed Cardinal
Pope Benedict XVI has elevated Hong Kong's outspoken bishop, Joseph Zen, to cardinal, in a move seen as signaling China's increasing importance for the Vatican.
Feb 24, 2006 Benoît XVI promeut cardinal Mgr Joseph Zen, actif militant des droits de l'homme en Chine
Deux surprises émergent de la première liste de cardinaux - quinze, dont trois octogénaires sans droit de vote pour l'élection du pape - que Benoît XVI a annoncée, mercredi 22 février : Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun, évêque de Hongkong, célèbre opposant à Pékin, et Jean-Pierre Ricard, archevêque de Bordeaux, préféré au nouvel archevêque de Paris, André Vingt-Trois, qui devra attendre son tour.
Feb 24, 2006 Warnung an neuen Kardinal
Mit gemischten Gefühlen reagiert das Regime von Peking darauf, dass es erstmals seit Jahrzehnten wieder einen Kardinal auf dem chinesischen Festland gibt.
Feb 24, 2006 China Warns New Cardinal Not to Meddle in Politics
The Chinese foreign ministry has warned the head of the Roman Catholic church in Hong Kong, Bishop Joseph Zen, not to meddle in politics.
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