Interviews Archives

Hong Kong bishop emphasizes pastoral over political concerns
- Global Church, Interviews
- October 18, 2017
In an exclusive interview with Crux, Hong Kong’s new bishop spoke of how he is focusing on pastoral matters over political concerns. Yeung says he devoting attention to young people, the elderly, and building social solidarity, rather than emphasizing political disagreement with the government.
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Cardinal says pope’s top diplomat has ‘poisoned mind’ on China
- Global Church, Interviews, Vatican
- October 16, 2017
In an exclusive interview with Crux, retired bishop of Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen says he believes Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is more interested in diplomacy than he is the Catholic faith. The cardinal spoke critically about the current state of the Holy See’s relationship with China and says he believes the Church is willing to compromise too much in order to establish diplomatic relations.
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Vatican needs boots on the ground to promote child safety, expert says
- Interviews
- October 5, 2017
American Monsignor Stephen Rossetti is one of the key participants in the Oct. 3-6 summit at Rome’s Gregorian University on “Child Dignity in the Digital World.” He’s been involved in anti-abuse efforts in the Church for years, and he has some concrete advise to offer.
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President of Catholic University of America warns against “echo chamber” in public life

October 4, 2017

The president of the Catholic University of America insists universities should be places where there can be civil exchanges of ideas, debates, and discussions. John Garvey says we do ourselves a disservice if we consent only to engage with people in an echo chamber, who align with our every position or commitment.

Cardinal: Venezuela stubbornly clings to ‘Marxist, totalitarian system’

Interviews

October 3, 2017

Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino, of Caracas, Venezuela, was in Rome last Friday to update Pope Francis on the deteriorating situation in his country. Speaking with Crux, he said that despite several signs proving things are getting worse, he sees hope in the upcoming regional elections, which he believes will make reality “even more evident”: The government of President Nicolas Maduro doesn’t have the people’s support.