Joseph Zen

Joseph Zen, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong

[Diane Montagna @dianemontagna]

Although liturgy does not appear among the agenda’s stated topics, it could still surface during the consistory’s opening discussions. The Cardinals will be asked during the first session to consider the “sufferings, tensions, and questions” affecting local Churches and to identify “signs of hope” and opportunities for “reconciliation” to present to the Pope and the Sacred College.

Should the Cardinals choose to do so, the scope of this discussion would appear broad enough to encompass issues ranging from restrictions on the traditional Latin Mass to the Society of St. Pius X’s planned episcopal consecrations on July 1.

[AgenciaiNfoSalesiana @infoANS_ES]

#Filipinas – Clausura de la fase diocesana en San Fernando de la causa de beatificación y canonización del siervo de Dios #CarloBraga

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[AgenceiNfoSalésienne @infoANS_FR]

#Philippines – Clôture de la phase diocésaine de la Cause de Béatification et de Canonisation du Serviteur de Dieu #CarloBraga à San Fernando

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[Agencja Salezjańska @infoANS_PL]

#Filipiny – W #SanFernando zakończył się etap diecezjalny procesu beatyfikacyjnego i kanonizacyjnego sługi Bożego Karola Bragi

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[AgenziaiNfoSalesiana @infoANS_IT]

#Filippine – Conclusa a San Fernando la fase diocesana della Causa di Beatificazione e Canonizzazione del Servo di Dio #CarloBraga

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[Joseph Zen @CardJosephZen]

菲律賓——天主忠僕畢少懷神父（Carlo Braga）列真福品及列聖品案件教區階段調查於聖費爾南多結束

（ANS－San Fernando, Philippines）——2026年6月1日星期一，聖費爾南多總教區舉行了天主忠僕畢少懷神父（1889–1971）列真福品及列聖品案件教區調查的結案禮。畢少懷神父是一位慈幼會傳教士，一生致力於中國及菲律賓的福傳工作與青年教育。#CarloBraga #FIN #CIN #ClosingSession #Pampanga #Philippines #China #DonBosco #SDB

[SalesianiNfoAgency @infoANS_EN]

The #Philippines – The diocesan phase of the Cause for Beatification and Canonisation of the Servant of God #CarloBraga has concluded in San Fernando

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[Joseph Zen @CardJosephZen]

天主忠僕畢少懷神父（Fr. Carlo Braga, SDB）是意大利籍慈幼會會士，長期在中國、香港、澳門及菲律賓從事傳教與服務青年的工作，對東亞澳區慈幼會福傳貢獻深遠，其以關愛青年及謙遜聖德，廣受敬重。

現在他的列品案件，舉行教區調查結案禮。教區層面完成蒐集有關他的生平、德行、見證，之後會送交羅馬聖座進一步審核。

讓我們繼續，請畢少懷神父為我們代禱！

Servant of God Fr. Carlo Braga, SDB, was an Italian Salesian missionary who dedicated many years to evangelization and youth ministry in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Philippines. His contribution to the Salesian mission in East Asia was profound. Deeply respected for his love for young people, humility, and holiness of life, he left a lasting spiritual legacy.

The diocesan inquiry for his cause of canonization has now concluded with the closing session of the diocesan phase. At this stage, testimonies, documents, and evidence concerning his life and heroic virtues have been gathered and will now be sent to the Holy See in Rome for further examination.

Let us continue to pray and ask Fr. Carlo Braga to intercede for us.
#CarloBraga #FIN #CIN #ClosingSession #Pampanga #Philippines #China #DonBosco #SDB

[Catholic Sat @CatholicSat]

20,000 people, with an average age of 20, after having walked 100 kilometres over 3 days from Paris to Chartres Cathedral, assist a Youth Mass on Pentecost Monday, celebrated by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

[Joseph Zen @CardJosephZen]

2026年5月24日 香港進教之佑堂主保瞻禮及施放堅振

May 24, 2026 – Patronal Feast of Mary Help of Christians Parish, Hong Kong, and Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

24 maggio 2026 – Festa patronale della Parrocchia Maria Ausiliatrice di Hong Kong e celebrazione del Sacramento della Confermazione

[Joseph Zen @CardJosephZen]

On the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, we are invited to pray this prayer composed by Pope Benedict XVI.

[La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana @lanuovaBQ]

Obiettivo 2028, la #sinodalità di Francesco avanza con Leone

Il documento della segreteria generale del Sinodo traccia l'agenda dei prossimi anni e conferma l'intenzione espressa un anno fa dal Papa neoeletto: il processo sinodale continua e...

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[Michael Haynes 🇻🇦 @MLJHaynes]

JUST IN: The Coptic Orthodox Church has resumed dialogue with the Holy See after Leo XIV reassured Pope Tawadros II that same-sex couples would not be blessed.

The Copts broke dialogue in March 2024 citing Fiducia Supplicans.

They write today:“The members of the Holy Synod decided to resume theological dialogue with the Catholic Church following the assurances regarding the non-blessing of same-sex couples, which were expressed during the telephone conversation between His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on Friday, May 15 of this year.”

[Joseph Zen @CardJosephZen]

主日福音分享（2026）@Carlos_sdb
聖神降臨節

Gospel Sharing (2026)
Solemnity of Pentecost

Today is the Solemnity of Pentecost.
It is also the feast of Mary Help of Christians, and the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.
In the liturgical calendar of the Salesian Family, we celebrate Mary Help of Christians on the 25th of May.

These celebrations coming together remind us that the true life of the Church does not come from human power, but from the unconditional grace of the Holy Spirit.

In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus speaking to His disciples. “ “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (Jn20:22) His words signify a new creation. The wind and tongues of fire seem as though they could destroy and consume the world, yet at the same time they reveal the explosive power of divine love.

In the Old Testament, the wind and the fire remind us of the vision on Mount Sinai, where God established His covenant with Israel through Moses. Generation after generation, the people of Israel celebrated this feast by offering to God the first fruits of their harvest.

In the New Testament, this breath becomes the very life and love of God.
The wind of the Holy Spirit, like fire, breaks through human fear, selfishness, and closed hearts.

In the First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we hear that on the day of Pentecost, the disciples were at first afraid. Yet in the end, they went out to many different places to proclaim the Risen Jesus. From that moment on, the doors of the Church were opened to every nation and every people.

The Church in China has always had a deep devotion to Mary under the title of Help of Christians. In particular, the Basilica of Our Lady of Sheshan in Shanghai is one of the best-known pilgrimage sites in China and is dedicated to Mary Help of Christians.

In the nineteenth century, during a time of persecution in Jiangnan, the Jesuit missionaries prayed to Our Lady for protection. They promised that if they were delivered, they would build a church at Sheshan. Thanks be to God, the Basilica of Sheshan was eventually built and placed under the protection of Mary Help of Christians, entrusting the Church in China to her maternal care.

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI wrote his Letter to Chinese Catholics. He also established the feast of Mary Help of Christians as a special day of prayer for the Church in China.

Even today, we continue to face many difficulties and challenges. Pope Benedict XVI encouraged us to rely ever more deeply on the companionship and protection of Our Lady.

As Jesus reminds us in the Gospel, if we truly belong to Jesus Christ, we cannot remain closed in on ourselves. The world often values profit and competition, and the weak are easily forgotten. But when we carry the love of God within us, when the Holy Spirit dwells in our hearts, then a spirit of mutual acceptance and genuine care for one another can grow among us.

Dear brothers and sisters, let us pray together that the Holy Spirit may once again come into our hearts. Perhaps there are distances and divisions between people, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, may our hearts be stirred once again.

Let us also learn from Saint John Bosco and his trust in Mary Help of Christians. In 1864, when Don Bosco had no money at all, he nevertheless decided to build the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. He entrusted everything to Our Lady. Time and again, despite having no resources, he continued to rely on her help. Eventually, generous benefactors came forward to support him, and the basilica was completed.

May we too place our trust in Mary Help of Christians, so that the Church may always remain under her protection. By following her example, may we remain steadfast and faithful to the Gospel even amid difficulties, and with hope and courage, live out the love of Jesus Christ.
#MaryHelpofChristians #Sheshan #DonBosco
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[The Catholic Herald @CatholicHerald]

VATICAN DISPATCH: Cardinal Eijk condemns Synod study group report on homosexuality.

The Dutch cardinal described the report as “a fundamental contradiction of Catholic teaching that demands a forceful response”.

✍️ @MLJHaynes

Article | https://t.co/pTSF1JwHRe

[Edward Pentin @EdwardPentin]

Cardinal Eijk: Why Synod Study Group 9’s Report Undermines Catholic Moral Teaching | National Catholic Register

By elevating such testimonies without doctrinal commentary, the report effectively normalizes homosexual relationships within a Church context.

https://t.co/fRM9p0FXbE @NCRegister

[Nico Spuntoni @nicospuntoni]

La visita di Leone smaschera l’ipocrisia di Parisi e compagni sulla protesta contro Ratzinger alla Sapienza. “Assurdo contestare un Papa professore in un’università”, dice a @ilgiornale il cardinale/collega Walter Brandmüller

https://t.co/b9zB28bloV

[First Things @firstthingsmag]

The German Gambit
by Larry Chapp
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[Diane Montagna @dianemontagna]

JUST IN — Fr. James Martin: The “Mastermind” Behind the Two Testimonies in the Vatican’s Synod Report on Homosexuality: https://t.co/Gr6ZxGSQIy

The “plot” behind Study Group No. 9’s final report comes to light as the author of Testimony 1 is identified.

Read more here: https://t.co/Gr6ZxGSQIy