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Cardinal Bo: Bishops worldwide should implement ‘diocesan synods’ in home countries
Cardinal Charles Bo of the Archdiocese of Yangon, Myanmar, said diocesan synods are an effective means to “build a vision... Read more
Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar, and Middle East
Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Read more
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... Read more
Aid group warns of violence against Christians, sees glimmer of hope in Myanmar
A humanitarian aid group has warned of a rise in violence against the persecuted Christian minority amid the bloody civil... Read more
Catholic cathedral complex bombed, bishop flees with refugees in worsening Myanmar civil war
The pastoral center of Christ the King Cathedral in Loikaw, Myanmar, was bombed on Nov. 26 and occupied by the... Read more
Pope Francis: To stay with Jesus requires the courage to leave our sins
Following Jesus “means giving up the time wasted on so many useless things,” the pope said. Read more
Burmese archbishop remains under house arrest; 'We are all praying,' priest says
Residents of downtown Mandalay remain on edge as a military occupation of the Catholic archdiocesan compound continues for a second... Read more
Burmese soldiers invade Catholic cathedral, detain archbishop
Approximately 40 Burmese soldiers forcibly took control of a Catholic cathedral in Mandalay on Friday and detained an archbishop and... Read more
Ukraine conflict: Cardinal Bo fears ‘nightmare scenario’ of ‘global nuclear holocaust’
The Burmese Church leader said the world was on ‘the threshold of self-annihilation.’ Read more
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar has endured an ‘extended Way of the Cross’
“The whole of Myanmar is a war zone,” Cardinal Bo said. Read more
Catholic charity calls for day of prayer for Myanmar on coup anniversary
Armed forces seized power on Feb. 1, 2021. Read more
Catholic cathedral hit by artillery shelling in Burma
A Catholic cathedral in the Diocese of Phekhone in Burma’s Shan state was among several structures that were reportedly hit... Read more
Pope Francis: Greatness is not found in self-sufficiency but in trust in the Lord
Pope Francis said that recognizing one’s own frailty allows for the possibility to discover that true strength comes from placing... Read more
Human rights activist: Myanmar’s Christians are suffering amid crackdown
The military reportedly killed a Baptist pastor on Sept. 18. Read more
Cardinal Bo: Called to be a voice for human rights in Myanmar
Cardinal Charles Bo said that one of the “fruits of the culture” in Asia, particularly in Myanmar, is that citizens... Read more
Burma’s Cardinal Bo: Jesus waits patiently for us in the Eucharist
He called the COVID-19 pandemic the ‘irritating teacher of patience.’ Read more
Burmese bishops launch interreligious prayer effort amid Covid surge
The Catholic bishops of Burma on Monday launched a national prayer campaign as coronavirus cases in the country continue to... Read more
Burma’s Cardinal Bo calls for ‘war’ against coronavirus as cases continue to surge
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Burma’s Archdiocese of Yangon called for a unity to fight the spread of the coronavirus... Read more
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo reiterates call for end to violence as thousands flee homes
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon in Myanmar appealed for an end to violence on Sunday as thousands of civilians... Read more
Catholic missionary priest: ‘This is the hour of confession of faith’ for Church in Myanmar
Burmese protesters are facing a “nightmare of repression and violence,” the priest said. Read more
