ROME (Reuters) - A Hong Kong cardinal who has spearheaded opposition to the Vatican's rapprochement with China has asked conservative Roman Catholics who are in open defiance of Pope Francis to back his cause. China and the Vatican have been working out a framework accord on the appointment of bishops, which eventually could lead to diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Beijing. "In this moment, our periphery, China is in much difficulty, great difficulty and many voices from this periphery do not reach the centre. We who live outside continental China - we bring our experience and we are in constant contact (with Chinese Catholic) - we feel like we represent this periphery," Zen said. They accused him of sowing confusion and Burke has said he has a right to "correct" the pope.

Source: The Star April 08, 2018 11:15 UTC