Cardinal Joseph Zen said that ‘conscience’ must be respected between the Vatican and the SSPX, arguing the latter should not be ‘compelled to accept teachings’ contrary to Tradition.
Auxiliary Bishop Ludger Schepers of Essen, Germany, the queer representative to the German Bishops' Conference, has a history of promoting the LGBT movement.
The emeritus bishop of Hong Kong said homosexuality ‘undermines God’s plan’ and causes societal harm, calling on the Church to speak truth in charity and not yield to worldly pressure.
Cardinal Joseph Zen led a Latin Mass and Eucharistic procession in Hong Kong, showing Chinese Catholics' resilience and sending a message to both Beijing and Pope Leo XIV.
In a letter to the cardinal electors, Cardinal Joseph Zen wrote that the pope who understands he is Christ’s representative acts according to Christ’s will and not ‘arbitrarily.’
The 93-year-old cardinal was given back his passport for the trip to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral after querying the rushed start to pre-conclave meetings days earlier.
Cardinal Joseph Zen queried the speed behind the Vatican's commencement of the pre-conclave General Congregations, though others have waived aside concerns.