Tag: Myanmar
‘Crying and despair’ as Myanmar military torches St. Patrick’s Cathedral
“There is crying and despair in the diocese of Banmaw following the destruction of St. Patrick's Cathedral, set on fire by the Myanmar army"
Cardinal Bo calls for ‘master builders’ of peace and unity amid...
Cardinal Bo stressed that Myanmar’s ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises demand a pastoral response centered on healing and solidarity.
Historic cathedral in Myanmar razed during alleged military action
The fire broke out at around 4:00 p.m.during operations in the area allegedly conducted by soldiers of Myanmar’s ruling military junta
Myanmar’s Catholic community holds Rosary prayers for Pope Francis’ recovery
“He takes care of those despondent and weak. So he always remembers and prays for Myanmar,” said Francis Than Htun
Thailand ramps up repatriation of Chinese nationals from Myanmar scam centers
The Thai border force later confirmed that 456 Chinese nationals departed on six China Southern chartered planes
Aerial strike destroys pastoral center in Myanmar
The ongoing conflict has drastically altered life in the region. Many of the city’s residents have fled, with only around 20,000 remaining
Cardinal Bo: New Pyay bishop to ‘set fire of hope’ in...
The cardinal highlighted the bishop's connection with the struggles of the people in Rakhine State, where he was born and raised
10 arrested in killing of Catholic priest in Myanmar
He is believed to be the first Catholic priest killed since the civil conflict erupted following the military’s February 2021 coup
Massive turnout for funeral of slain Catholic priest in Myanmar
More than 5,000 mourners gathered in the village of Pyin Oo Lwin, defying the dangers and prevailing violence, to honor the late priest
Taiwan warns travelers as scam centers proliferate in Southeast Asia
The move came amid growing concerns over Taiwanese citizens being lured to these countries to work in scam centers
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