China 'not ready' for papal visit - Cardinal Zen

2008-05-13 HKT 11:40
The head of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, says China is not yet ready for a visit by the Pope. Italy's ANSA news agency quoted Cardinal Zen as saying that a papal visit would be used and misunderstood, and would do nothing to serve mainland catholics. He also said that nothing had changed in China since Pope Benedict sent a letter to the mainland authorities asking for respect for religious freedom. Cardinal Zen also expressed the hope that the Olympic Games could bring about change.

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