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Cardinal Urges Joy Amid Grief After Tai Po Fire

12/23/2025

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  • Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan, Hong Kong's top Catholic priest, addressed the city’s deadliest fire in decades in his Christmas message.
  • The Tai Po blaze killed 161 people on November 26.
  • He emphasized life's fragility and urged Christmas celebration despite the grief.
  • He urged simple, joyful celebrations and suggested small gestures, like a warm drink or a blessing, to honor the victims.