On Tuesday May 24, Cardinal Joseph Zen, retired bishop of Hong Kong, made a court appearance and pled not guilty to charges that led to his arrest earlier this month, saying in a Mass later in the day that Christians must “steel themselves” for defending the faith. Zen, 90, and three other trustees of the…
Cardinal Zen pleads not guilty, says ‘martyrdom is normal’ in Church
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, retired bishop of Hong Kong, celebrates Mass in Hong Kong May 24. Photo: CNS.

