Outspoken Critic Of China's Control Of Religion, Cardinal Zen Arrested In Hong Kong

Pope Francis Remains Silent About Arrest of Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong – the First Act by CCP Puppet Tyrant in Office

 Joe Hoft 

Pope Francis remains silent after Cardinal Zen was arrested in Hong Kong by the new tyrant put in place by China. 

It was reported on Wednesday that Cardinal Joseph Zen was arrested in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested Cardinal Joseph Zen, one of the most senior Catholic clerics in Asia, and four others who helped run a now-disbanded humanitarian fund for protesters, all on charges of “collusion with foreign forces,” a legal source said.

Zen, a 90-year-old former bishop of Hong Kong, was being held in Chai Wan police station close to his church residence, according to a police sergeant on the scene.

“He was arrested,” and is being questioned right now, said the officer, surnamed Kam, who declined to confirm the charge.

A legal source familiar with the matter told Reuters that five people had been arrested in connection with the case, including Zen; senior barrister Margaret Ng, 74; activist and pop singer Denise Ho; former lawmaker Cyd Ho; and former academic Hui Po-keung.

All were taken into custody for alleged “collusion with foreign forces,” according to the source.

This arrest comes only days after China instituted their new puppet in the former British colony.  The new CEO of Hong Kong was rewarded with the post after leading the effort to squash the freedom protests that were in place in 2020.

Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old Catholic cleric arrested by Hong Kong police on national security charges, has long been a fiery critic of Beijing’s control of religion and political monopoly, along with efforts by the Vatican to reach a working arrangement with the ruling Communist Party.

Zen was reportedly upset with Pope Francis who came to an agreement with China a few years ago.  The agreement allowed China’s Communist Party leaders to select the leaders of the church in China.  Many felt that this was a capitulation to China by the Catholic church.