Zen, on the background of his experience with Chinese Communist tactics, sees methods in play that pretend to be democratic, but in reality are manipulative and revolutionary, just as in communism's 'Democratic Centralism.'
'It is much to be desired that many Cardinals and Bishops, mindful of the solemn promise of their episcopal ordination to defend the integrity of the Catholic Faith, support publicly this witness of the five Cardinals,' said Bishop Athanasius Schneider.
The letter sent from Pope Francis contains a direct rejection of Scripture and the Church's Tradition, regarding the impossibility of 'blessing' same-sex unions.
In a rare move, the Vatican released an early response to the dubia cardinals from Pope Francis that appeared to suggest openness to same-sex ‘blessings.’
‘Evangelization is really to help people to understand the love of God … without the agenda of turning them into Catholics,’ said Cardinal-designate Stephen Chow, echoing Pope Francis.
Speaking to LifeSiteNews in Rome, soon-to-be Cardinal Stephen Chow fielded questions about the Sino-Vatican deal and argued Cardinal Zen supported him.
Pope Francis's defense of Vatican relations with Beijing comes despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Communist authorities only days ago forbade Chinese Catholics from meeting the Pope in Mongolia.
The Chinese government ‘for decades, has rebelled against God and His Incarnate Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and has cruelly persecuted His children, the members of the Mystical Body of Christ,’ said Cardinal Burke.
Clips of the film on the pro-Democracy activist had more than four million views before they were suppressed and later restored by the China-based social media app.