Myanmar Cardinal Describes Earthquake As ‘330 Atomic Bombs’
The Church is firmly committed to the population, above all, to alleviate the psychological impact of the tragedy on the inhabitants of the affected communities.
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Catholics Race Against Time and Obstacles to Help Earthquake Victims in Myanmar
Catholics on the ground struggle to deliver aid as Myanmar’s military blocks access to earthquake victims.
Myanmar Cardinal After Deadly Earthquake: People Need Everything, Including Peace
More than 2,000 are dead and thousands more injured. In many places, there is no electricity or internet, and the health system has collapsed.
Pope Francis Prays for Myanmar, Thailand After Deadly Earthquake
Myanmar’s government has reported at least 144 deaths and more than 700 injuries.
‘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.
