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Pope: What I don't say in public, I say behind closed doors
On his return flight from Bangladesh to Rome, Pope Francis offered journalists an insight into his communication strategy, saying that... Read more
Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest
When Pope Francis travels around the world, he often makes time to visit with local Jesuit communities. This week Fr.... Read more
The difficult life of a Catholic missionary in Burma
As Pope Francis continues his visit to Burma – also known as Myanmar – this week, he is encountering a... Read more
Burmese bishops say despite pressure, Suu Kyi has their support
As international criticism mounts for Burmese leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi over perceived inaction on the nation's Rohingya refugee crisis,... Read more
Pope in Burma: Peace requires justice, respect for human rights
In a major speech in Burma, Pope Francis told the nation's leaders to leave conflict behind and work for peace... Read more
Pope's trip to Burma comes amid 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing'
When Pope Francis visits Burma, also known as Myanmar, this November, his visit will come at one of the most... Read more
Tips from a local: What Cardinal Bo recommends for Pope’s visit to Burma
To prepare for Pope Francis’ trip to Burma, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the first and sole Burmese cardinal in the... Read more
Ahead of Burma visit, Pope says he's coming to promote peace
On Friday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Burma – also known as Myanmar – ahead... Read more
Burma's cardinal: 'The Pope will come to heal the wounds of the country'
Pope Francis’ trip to Burma will help heal the wounds of his country, especially for minorities under attack, the nation's... Read more
How can the Catholic Church help Burma's transition to democracy?
The bishops of Burma held a three-day seminar earlier this month to discuss the Church's role in reconciliation as the... Read more
In Myanmar, the Good Shepherd sisters celebrate 150 years of mission
A century and a half ago, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd took their mission of evangelization and service to... Read more
In Myanmar, Salesians celebrate seminary's 25th anniversary
In the tribal hills of Myanmar’s (Burma's) far northern Shan State, Catholics celebrated an important double anniversary for two Salesian... Read more
Burmese parish attacked amid ethnic conflict
A parish in the Shan state of Burma, also known as Myanmar, became embroiled in the region’s spiraling conflict last... Read more
Democracy and rights in Burma? Not without religious freedom
The U.S. must make religious freedom a top priority with Burma if there is hope for the southeast Asian country... Read more
Embrace Easter hope and forgiveness, archbishop tells Myanmar
In his Easter message, Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, emphasized the hope of the holy day and encouraged the... Read more
Burmese bishop sees 'new dawn' of hope for his nation
The bishop of Burma's largest city has written a New Year's message encouraging the Burmese to remain united and to... Read more
