Hong Kong's protestors have already partly won

Events in Hong Kong over the last week have ensured that the region will never be the same again. Foot soldiers in a political war have filled the city’s broad streets, demanding democratic rights. As The Tablet reported, the Church has supported those taking the fight to Beijing. Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun told protestors: “Beijing does not allow civil nomination because they fear us, do not trust in us, thinking that we will intentionally choose a leader who will confront them.” Unlike the Catholic Church in mainland China, Catholicism in Hong Kong is free of political interference from the Communist Party. Churches are deeply imbedded within Hong Kong society. Christians have been bringing food to protesters, and also providing shelter. The Catholic Church has a st