Tag: Myanmar
The Long March Towards the Synodality of Hope, Peace, and Justice
"Asia is the birthplace of the world’s major religions, and it was in this region that Jesus’ message first took root."
Rights group expresses concern over Thailand’s new asylum program
The National Screening Mechanism, in its current form, “fails to meet international standards for refugee protection”.
‘Let us continually gaze upon the Cross,’ Cardinal Bo tells faithful
Cardinal Bo led the celebration on the top of Alam Udang Bum mountain in the Diocese of Myitkyina in Myanmar with more than 30,000 attendees
Jesus heals us
Let every soul that has ventured here seeking Jesus' blessings return, having received the fullness of His healing grace
Report: Forest encroachment for maize cultivation increased in Lower Mekong
In total, maize farming increased more than 38% from 13 million rai to 18 million rai - almost the size of Belgium - between 2015 and 2023
ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar junta to stop attacks on civilians
Myanmar has been ravaged by deadly violence since the 2021 military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's government
Human rights NGO slams ASEAN for supporting war crimes
ASEAN's diplomatic efforts to solve the Myanmar crisis so far boil down to a five-point peace plan that has never been implemented
Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeal dismissed by junta’s high court
Junta officials haven’t commented on her location, and they’ve barred her lawyers from meeting with her since January
Asian bishops unveil website dedicated for Synod
Bishop Sebastian Francis said the Synod “is a privileged moment to continue the threefold dialogue with cultures, religions, and the poor”
Burmese generals expel Dili diplomat after meeting with government in exile
Announcing the news on Facebook, the Burmese head of diplomacy criticized the alleged "irresponsibility" of the Dili government
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