Bishops
Cardinal Zen loses appeal in 612 Fund case
In brief
Cardinal Joseph Zen, the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, lost an appeal on September 3, 2026, to overturn his 2022 conviction. The court ruling maintains his conviction for failing to register the 612 Fund.
The fund was intended to cover medical and legal expenses for people detained during the 2019 anti-government protests.
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- ReportingHong Kong: Cardinal Zen loses his appeal trial in the 612 Fund case
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