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AFP Arriving in Rome after Pope Francis’s death, Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of choosing his successor, as they begin setting out what they hope to see in the next head of the Church. [1]

HONG KONG -- After a month of suffering from a lung disease, 84-year-old Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is back again as a harsh critic of the Communist Party of China. [2]

Global Church News - ‘Unauthorised people’ in Rome veto bishop nominations May 13, 2016 A German Cardinal said names of candidates submitted to the Vatican as potential bishops are being vetoed by “unauthorised people” in Rome. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]

Pope calls on new cardinals to be witnesses of charity, able to forgive, and give confidence and hope Vatican City (AsiaNews) - The 20 new cardinals Pope Francis "created" today must hold charity as their "guiding theme". [4]

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[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-04-26 · 55% match

Hope, apprehension and politics: Cardinals search for new pope

AFP Arriving in Rome after Pope Francis’s death, Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of choosing his successor, as they begin setting out what they hope to see in the next head of the Church.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-01-02 · 45% match

Veteran Hong Kong cardinal continues to speak out

HONG KONG -- After a month of suffering from a lung disease, 84-year-old Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is back again as a harsh critic of the Communist Party of China.

[3] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 50% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - ‘Unauthorised people’ in Rome veto bishop nominations May 13, 2016 A German Cardinal said names of candidates submitted to the Vatican as potential bishops are being vetoed by “unauthorised people” in Rome.

[4] MM asianews.it · 39% match

Pope calls on new cardinals to be witnesses of charity, able to forgive, and give confidence and hope

Pope calls on new cardinals to be witnesses of charity, able to forgive, and give confidence and hope Vatican City (AsiaNews) - The 20 new cardinals Pope Francis "created" today must hold charity as their "guiding theme".

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