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October 23, 2019

Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests

Chan Tong-kai, 20, center, whose case led to plans to change Hong Kong extradition rules, is released and accompanied by Anglican Father Peter Koon Ho-ming at Pik Uk Prison in Hong Kong Oct.23, 2019.

HONG KONG -- A controversial extradition bill that sparked months of protest has been formally withdrawn by Hong Kong's government, reported ucanews.org.

Published in International
August 30, 2019

Why should Catholics care about the Hong Kong protests?

Anti-extradition bill protesters hold placards for arriving travelers during a protest at Hong Kong International Airport Aug. 9, 2019. More than 1,000 Catholics prayed during a candlelight vigil outside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Aug. 8 for Hong Kong to solve its political crisis in a nonviolent manner.

HONG KONG, China (CNA) -- The people of Hong Kong are no strangers to political protest.

Published in Faith
June 19, 2019

Cardinal joins fight against divisive bill

Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam June 18, 2019, reissued an apology to the Chinese territory's people for the conflict over an extradition law amendment that has provoked mass demonstrations. Cardinal John Tong Hon, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong, called on Lam to withdraw the bill.

HONG KONG -- Cardinal John Tong Hon has joined with activists and religious leaders calling for the withdrawal of Hong Kong’s controversial extradition bill.

Published in International
June 12, 2019

Hong Kong Diocese urges city not to rush bill on extradition to China

Police officers in Hong Kong fire a tear gas June 12, 2019, during a demonstration against a proposed Chinese extradition bill. The Diocese of Hong Kong issued a statement June 11 urging the city's government "not to rush to amend" its controversial extradition treaty.

The Diocese of Hong Kong has made a rare foray into politics, issuing a statement urging the city's government to "not to rush to amend" the city's controversial extradition treaty.

Published in International