Pope Francis asks for prayers for peace in Myanmar

With an ongoing military crackdown and political upheaval in Myanmar, Pope Francis called for prayers for peace and reconciliation in the country. After reciting the “Regina Coeli” prayer with visitors in St Peter’s Square on 2nd May, the pope said, “We have entered the month of May in which popular piety expresses devotion to the Virgin Mary in many ways.” The pope said... Read More

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March 29, 2021

After Bloody Saturday, Myanmar Catholics pray for peace

While Catholics in Myanmar observed Palm Sunday, many in the Buddhist-majority country were crying at the funerals of more than 100 people killed the previous day. At least 114 people were killed by security forces on 27th March, the bloodiest day since the military seized power on 1st February, reported ucanews.com. The day has been labelled Bloody Saturday. Dozens of victims... Read More

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March 18, 2021

Pope says he, too, kneels on Myanmar streets, begging for end to violence

As security forces in Myanmar have increased their crackdown on civilians, with disappearances, detentions and the killing of peaceful protesters, Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence and the start of dialogue. “Once again, and with much sorrow, I feel compelled to mention the tragic situation in Myanmar, where so many people, especially young people, are losing their lives... Read More

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March 18, 2021

International Catholic organisations condemn Myanmar military actions

International Catholic organisations are condemning the actions of the Myanmar military, which has continued to crack down on protesters since its 1st February coup. SIGNIS, Pax Christi International and the Focolare movement released a joint statement that voiced solidarity with Myanmar’s citizens. In Seoul, South Korea, Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung wrote to Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, president of... Read More

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March 6, 2021

Pope appeals for end to violence against protesters in Myanmar

Pope Francis appealed for an end to deadly violence against protesters in Myanmar, calling on the military junta to free political prisoners and let dialogue and the journey toward democracy prevail. Appealing to those now ruling the nation – the government was overthrown in a military coup on 1st February – the pope asked that “dialogue prevail... Read More

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February 27, 2021

Rights activists upset with Malaysian deportations of Myanmarese

Prominent international rights activists have called on Malaysia’s government to investigate the deportation of nearly 1,100 Myanmar nationals back to their home country despite a court order banning the move. Ucanews.com reported Malaysia’s High Court granted a temporary stay on the planned deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals who have been held in immigration detention centres while a proper judicial review of... Read More

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February 25, 2021

Malaysian bishops urge government not to deport Myanmar nationals

Catholic bishops in Malaysia have urged the government to refrain from deporting hundreds of Myanmar nationals, including refugees and asylum-seekers, reported ucanews.com. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia said the Church has been concerned about the fate of Myanmar nationals since local and international media reported the Malaysian government’s plan. “It has been recently reported... Read More

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February 20, 2021

Myanmar nuns show solidarity with anti-coup protesters

Catholic nuns, priests and laypeople have joined protests in Buddhist-majority Myanmar following the recent coup. Ucanews.com reported that hundreds of Catholics, including dozens of nuns, had recently marched on the streets of Yangon and recited prayers and the Rosary. Youths held placards reading “Free Aung San Suu Kyi” and “We support CDM,” the latter referring... Read More

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February 12, 2021

Responding to coup, Biden freezes Myanmar’s military assets in US

US President Joe Biden ordered new sanctions against the military regime in Myanmar to prevent six generals from accessing $1 billion in Myanmar government funds in the United States. Biden said the new sanctions would allow his administration to freeze assets that benefit Myanmar’s military leaders while maintaining support for health programmes, civil society groups... Read More

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