Hong Kong Allows Cardinal Zen to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral

Posted: 2025-04-25 23:10:21 UTC

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Cardinal Joseph Zen, a prominent Roman Catholic figure in Hong Kong, has been granted permission to leave the Chinese territory to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, despite his passport being confiscated following his arrest under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2022.

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Cardinal Zen's release to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Implications of national security law on religious figures in Hong Kong

Relationship between Hong Kong, China, and the Vatican

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Confiscation of Cardinal Zen's passport

Arrest under Beijing-imposed national security law

Restrictions on religious freedom in Hong Kong