Vatican 'should not sacrifice Cardinal Zen for China'German Cardinal Gerhard Muller criticizes lack of support for Hong Kong prelate during recent consistoryCardinal Gerhard Ludwig Muller, former prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is seen here at the Vatican in this Oct 25, 2016 photo. During the consistory, Cardinal Muller said that no senior Vatican official or even the pope mentioned Cardinal Zen or his trial. Cardinal Muller said that there are obviously “political reasons” for the Holy See that prevent it from taking any initiative in support of Cardinal Zen. In May, Hong Kong’s police arrested Cardinal Zen for his involvement with a now-defunct humanitarian fund that assisted pro-democracy supporters. Cardinal Muller said that the Vatican views stakes in China as “a bit high” but perhaps it can better use diplomacy.

Source: Ethiopian News September 05, 2022 04:33 UTC