![John Tong Hon, Bishop of Hong Kong, poses outside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Hong Kong April 16, 2009. Pope Benedict appointed John Tong Hon as the new bishop of John Tong Hon, Bishop of Hong Kong, poses outside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Hong Kong April 16, 2009. Pope Benedict appointed John Tong Hon as the new bishop of](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E7663Y/john-tong-hon-bishop-of-hong-kong-poses-outside-the-cathedral-of-the-immaculate-conception-in-hong-kong-april-16-2009-pope-benedict-appointed-john-tong-hon-as-the-new-bishop-of-hong-kongs-roman-catholic-church-after-his-predecessor-in-the-high-profile-post-retired-the-vatican-said-on-wednesday-according-to-newspaper-reports-tong-has-hinted-that-he-would-take-a-more-flexible-approach-than-his-predecessor-and-seek-to-bridge-vatican-and-china-ties-he-is-also-expected-to-become-a-cardinal-sometime-in-the-future-reuterstyrone-siu-china-politics-religion-2E7663Y.jpg)
John Tong Hon, Bishop of Hong Kong, poses outside the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Hong Kong April 16, 2009. Pope Benedict appointed John Tong Hon as the new bishop of
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Cardinal John Tong Hon Named Titular Bishop of the Queen of Apostles Sanctuary - Daughters of St. Paul
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Bishop Emeritus Cardinal John Hon Tong | Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong Diocese Cardinal John Hon Tong | Ucanews
![New Chinese security laws will have 'no effect' on religious freedom in Hong Kong says Cardinal John Tong Hon | Catholic News Agency New Chinese security laws will have 'no effect' on religious freedom in Hong Kong says Cardinal John Tong Hon | Catholic News Agency](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/images/CNA_50819cc9b44fd_13637_1.jpg?w=670&h=447)
New Chinese security laws will have 'no effect' on religious freedom in Hong Kong says Cardinal John Tong Hon | Catholic News Agency
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Catholic bishop of Hong Kong hits out at gay marriage and tells flock to consider the issue before voting | South China Morning Post
![New Cardinal John Tong Hon of China with red biretta, a four-cornered hat, on the head is seen during a Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 18, 2012. New Cardinal John Tong Hon of China with red biretta, a four-cornered hat, on the head is seen during a Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 18, 2012.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2CMNX8H/new-cardinal-john-tong-hon-of-china-with-red-biretta-a-four-cornered-hat-on-the-head-is-seen-during-a-consistory-ceremony-in-saint-peters-basilica-at-the-vatican-february-18-2012-pope-benedict-xvi-installed-22-new-roman-catholic-cardinals-from-around-the-world-on-saturday-reuterstony-gentile-vatican-2CMNX8H.jpg)
New Cardinal John Tong Hon of China with red biretta, a four-cornered hat, on the head is seen during a Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 18, 2012.
![New Cardinal John Tong Hon of China with red biretta, a four-cornered hat, on the head is seen during a Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 18, 2012. New Cardinal John Tong Hon of China with red biretta, a four-cornered hat, on the head is seen during a Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 18, 2012.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2CRJ55B/new-cardinal-john-tong-hon-of-china-with-red-biretta-a-four-cornered-hat-on-the-head-is-seen-during-a-consistory-ceremony-in-saint-peters-basilica-at-the-vatican-february-18-2012-pope-benedict-xvi-installed-22-new-roman-catholic-cardinals-from-around-the-world-on-saturday-reuterstony-gentile-vatican-2CRJ55B.jpg)
New Cardinal John Tong Hon of China with red biretta, a four-cornered hat, on the head is seen during a Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican February 18, 2012.
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Newlyelected Cardinal John Tong Hon Hong Editorial Stock Photo - Stock Image | Shutterstock Editorial
![John Tong Hon (C), Bishop of Hong Kong and Dominic Chan (R) Vicar General speaks at a news conference in Hong Kong April 16, 2009. Pope Benedict appointed John Tong Hon as John Tong Hon (C), Bishop of Hong Kong and Dominic Chan (R) Vicar General speaks at a news conference in Hong Kong April 16, 2009. Pope Benedict appointed John Tong Hon as](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2D1BEH9/john-tong-hon-c-bishop-of-hong-kong-and-dominic-chan-r-vicar-general-speaks-at-a-news-conference-in-hong-kong-april-16-2009-pope-benedict-appointed-john-tong-hon-as-the-new-bishop-of-hong-kongs-roman-catholic-church-after-his-predecessor-in-the-high-profile-post-retired-the-vatican-said-on-wednesday-according-to-newspaper-reports-tong-has-hinted-that-he-would-take-a-more-flexible-approach-than-his-predecessor-and-seek-to-bridge-vatican-and-china-ties-he-is-also-expected-to-become-a-cardinal-sometime-in-the-future-reuterstyrone-siu-china-religion-politics-2D1BEH9.jpg)