Mass for Wang Fuk Court victims altered after police inquiry

A Catholic mass initially set to be held for victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Tai Po this afternoon was altered and instead be held for "all those who died this year" after receiving police enquiries.

This as Cardinal and Bishop of Hong Kong Stephen Chow says the decision was made by the respective diocese, and believes Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Ha will offer an explanation during the religious service.

Chow says different people may hold different views on certain choices of words, adding the police may be concerned about the number of people who may show up at the mass.

He stresses the diocese was not involved with the decision, as that choice was made on a parish level.

Given the mass was held for the deceased, the cardinal notes they are the ones that must be respected, further stressing the deceased are the victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire.

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{Mass originally held for Wang Fuk Court victims changed after police inquiry}