The Beginning of Burma’s Problems
As Burma slipped deeper into socialism, 400 Catholic schools were stolen from the priests, brothers and sisters who had built them.
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Myanmar Army Artillery Shell Hits Catholic Church, Claiming 4 Lives
The NUG, which was formed on April 16, said that children and elderly people were hiding in the church after fleeing their homes amid bombardment.
‘Do Not Lose Hope’: Pope Francis Offers Mass for Myanmar’s Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis, who became the first pope to visit the Southeast Asian country in November 2017, offered the live-streamed Mass at the Altar of the Cathedra, beneath the amber stained-glass window depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove.
Myanmar Catholic Nun: Eucharistic Adoration Gave Me Strength to Kneel Before Police
The religious sister said that she views kneeling as a “gesture of reconciliation” that also communicates forgiveness of one’s enemies.
Pope Francis to Preside at Mass for Rome’s Burmese Community
The announcement came a day after Pope Francis once again expressed concern about the Southeast Asian country, officially known as Myanmar, where security forces have fired on people protesting against the Feb. 1 coup.
Cardinal Bo: ‘We Need the Light of God’s Mercy in Myanmar'
Hundreds of civilians, including 44 children, have been killed in the violence in Burma since February, according to the United Nations.
After Two Protesters Die, Burma’s Catholic Bishops Call for Peace
Reports on Sunday said that some protesters in Mandalay threw projectiles at police, who responded with live fire and tear gas.
Pope Francis Prays for Stability in Burma as Protestors Condemn Coup
Tens of thousands of people in Burma have taken to the streets this week to protest for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s elected civilian leader.
St. Teresa of Ávila, the Patron Saint of Chess, Always Defended Her King
“This King does not allow himself to be taken,” said St. Teresa, “except by one who surrenders wholly to him.”
Pope Promotes Peace and Love in Troubled Burma
Highlights of Francis’ visit, a ‘missionary journey of peace and love’
