The Catholic Church and the Humanitarian Crisis in Burma’s War
‘The Church is not the structure; it is the people, the community. As long as we stay together and pray together, the Catholic Church is there…’
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Myanmar Cathedral Bombed Days After Its Establishment: ‘We Will Rebuild’
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Mindat was severely damaged by airstrikes by the Myanmar military regime in Chin, Myanmar’s only Christian-majority state.
Catholic Cathedral Complex Bombed, Bishop Flees with Refugees in Worsening Myanmar Civil War
Bishop Shwe said in a statement published by Agenzia Fides that “the Burmese army tried to take the Christ the King Cathedral complex three times” before finally occupying it on Nov. 27.
Amid Burma Conflict, Diocese Bans Two Priests From Political Involvement
The Kengtung diocese is in the Shan state of Burma, also known as Myanmar, and is heavily affected by the ongoing civil war.
Burmese Archbishop Remains Under House Arrest; 'We Are All Praying,' Priest Says
Observers say the military targeted the archbishop because the government believes it is dealing illegal firearms.
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar Has Endured an ‘Extended Way of the Cross’
In the past year since the coup, the 73-year-old cardinal has repeatedly urged soldiers to stop attacking the country’s citizens and appealed for peace and dialogue.
In Burma’s Dark Times, Cardinal Bo Proclaims the Light of Christ
“Christ is the light of the world and in that, he is the light that shines in the hearts of all Christians.”
A Day of Prayer I Won’t Soon Forget
When you’re feeling helpless, those are the times God is especially calling you to pray.
The Beginning of Burma’s Problems
As Burma slipped deeper into socialism, 400 Catholic schools were stolen from the priests, brothers and sisters who had built them.
Myanmar Catholic Nun: Eucharistic Adoration Gave Me Strength to Kneel Before Police
The religious sister said that she views kneeling as a “gesture of reconciliation” that also communicates forgiveness of one’s enemies.
