Former head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, 86, attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A senior Catholic cardinal accused the Vatican on Friday of acting "unfaithfully' in its rapprochement with China, saying it would put the country's some 12 million faithful in a bird cage controlled by the Communist Party.
Addressing a news conference, Hong Kong's outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen also said he was highly sceptical of a deal that reportedly would give Pope Francis the final say in the appointment of bishops, the key part of the agreement.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
