ASIA/HONG KONG - Bishop of Hong Kong resigns, successor appointed

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 15 April 2008, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Hong Kong (China) presented by Cardinal Joseph Zen-Ze-kiun, SDB, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. He is succeeded by Bishop John Tong Hon, Coadjutor of the same diocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 15/4/2009)


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