Father Richard Soo, SJ

Praying for the impossible in Hong Kong

Does prayer really work? What if one were praying for the impossible—or practically impossible? Christmas is a time of impossible prayers. The Infant Jesus, born into a world of oppression … Continued

The Holy See and Beijing: pray for miracle in Hong Kong, China, and Canada

On Sept. 30, the controversial 2018 agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops is set to expire. As discussions continue on renewing the agreement, this Holy See … Continued

Keeping quiet about Hong Kong ‘not an option’: priest 

As a priest, I’ve always felt safe in Canada – until one Sunday in August when our prayer meeting was surrounded by pro-Beijing protesters. We saw their big Communist flags … Continued