
As Jimmy Lai Attracts Worldwide Support, Vatican Continues Policy of Silence
Coming to Lai’s defense have been more than 100 politicians from 24 countries.
Coming to Lai’s defense have been more than 100 politicians from 24 countries.
On May 8, the heroic sacrifice of the imprisoned Chinese Catholic media magnate will be highlighted at a Holy Hour at the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s seminary.
The self-made media mogul has already been detained for more than 1,000 days and faces the possibility of life in prison if he is found guilty.
Journalist Bill McGurn, godfather of Jimmy Lai, said he thinks it is very likely that his godson will ultimately go to prison, and he thinks China will want to make an example of Lai— a prominent figure being marched out in handcuffs— in order to frighten people into compliance.
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