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April 9, 2017

Myanmar's biggest challenge is to stop ethnic conflicts, says cardinal

The Catholic Church is helping to rebuild Myanmar as it emerges from six decades of military rule and isolation through peace-building efforts and education, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon said in a recent interview.

YANGON, Myanmar – The Catholic Church is helping to rebuild Myanmar as it emerges from six decades of military rule and isolation through peace-building efforts and education, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon said in a recent interview with National Catholic Reporter.

Published in International
December 15, 2016

Muslims and Christians in Burma still face persecution, U.S. officials warn

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says Rohingya Muslims and Christians continues to face persecution in Burma, also known as Myanmar.

WASHINGTON – Rohingya Muslims in Burma, as well as Christians, face continued persecution, destruction of homes and places of worship, and threats to their lives, human rights organizations are warning.

Published in International
October 26, 2016

Retired archbishop says Myanmar's Kachin people 'live in fear'

Nuns carry a banner reading "May there be peace in Myanmar" during an Oct. 22 protest in Myitkyina in opposition to the country's civil war. Retired Archbishop Paul Zinghtung Grawng of Mandalay said the Kachin people are "very fearful" and have "little hope of peace" any time soon.

DUBLIN – The retired archbishop of Mandalay, Myanmar, said the Kachin people are "very fearful" and have "little hope of peace" any time soon.

Published in International
May 29, 2015

Myanmar's cardinal urges end to hate speech, help for fleeing Rohingya

Refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh are seen in their boat before their rescue by fisherman in Julok, Indonesia, May 20.

YANGON, Myanmar - Cardinal Charles Bo has asked the government of Myanmar to squelch hate speech and do more to help Rohingya refugees, many of whom have fled the country and are trapped at sea as countries refuse them entry.

Published in International