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Cardinal Joseph Zen

Zen released on bail as Holy See watches 'with concern'

News: Cardinal Joseph Zen

The Pillar
May 11, 2022
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Cardinal Joseph Zen. file photo.

Cardinal Joseph Zen has been released from police custody, Hong Kong journalists report, after his Wednesday evening arrest over charges related to a non-profit group of which Zen is a trustee. The cardinal is charged with colluding with foreign powers.

Zen’s arrest came Wednesday evening. The cardinal could face life in p…

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