Pope Francis Prays for Myanmar, Thailand After Deadly Earthquake
Myanmar’s government has reported at least 144 deaths and more than 700 injuries.
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‘I Only Kneel Before God’: The Last Words of Priest Killed in Myanmar
The National Unity Government said it 'strongly condemns attacks against civilians, including religious leaders, by any organization.'
Pope Francis Offered Asylum to Myanmar’s Imprisoned Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
The Pope commented on the situation in Myanmar in a private meeting with about 200 Jesuits at the apostolic nunciature in Jakarta during his Sept. 2–13 trip to four countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Myanmar Priest Shot While Celebrating Mass Amid Violent Conflict
Masked assailants shot Father Paul Khwi Shane Aung as he celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in the town of Mohnyin in the northern region of Myanmar.
Aid Group Warns of Violence Against Christians, Sees Glimmer of Hope in Myanmar
Amnesty International has called for the recent attack on a Christian church to be investigated as a war crime.
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.
Five Takeaways from the Asian Bishops’ Jubilee Conference
ANALYSIS: More than 200 delegates, including 130 bishops, representing 27 member countries, together with 40 cardinals, assembled for 19 days in October for the meeting of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences.
Facing a Rise in Religous Repression in India and Elsewhere in South Asia (Season 4 — Ep. 3)
In most South and Southeast Asian countries, ‘religion is a powerful force, and in most of them, more radical forms of the religion have been getting stronger,’ says religious freedom expert Paul Marshall. ‘I would say the overall pattern is increased tension, increased repression.’
Soldiers Searching for Weapons Leave Myanmar Cathedral
When no actual weapons turned up, the soldiers left and raided several local mosques, repeating the same threatening behavior.
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.
