Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis' funeral
Thursday, 24 April 2025 () Cardinal Joseph Zen, a vocal critic of the Vatican's China policy, was permitted to leave Hong Kong to attend Pope Francis' funeral after a court granted him his passport back. Zen's passport was confiscated following his arrest under a national security law. Separately, Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow will also travel to the Vatican for the conclave.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday. His death comes just a day after he made a public appearance on Easter Sunday, addressing over 35,000 worshippers from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica....
Thousands of pilgrims and mourners from around the world are gathering at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. This live..
Pope Francis lies in state in St Peter's Basilica as thousands gather to pay tribute
Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday, with several world leaders and devout Catholics expected to..
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Pope Francis’ Funeral Procession: A Sea of Mourners Gathers at St. Peter’s Square. A solemn farewell unfolded at the Vatican as Pope Francis’ funeral procession made its way through St. Peter’s..
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