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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
November 5, 2015

Myanmar's cardinal uneasy about pre-election push for one race, religion

People check their names on final voter list displayed at a polling station in Mandalay, Myanmar, Nov. 1. Myanmar will hold its nationwide general elections Nov. 8.

YANGON, Myanmar - From his residence at St. Mary's Cathedral, Cardinal Charles Bo has a front-row seat to the changes sweeping across his country. What he has witnessed ahead of the nation's Nov. 8 election — the first fully contested since 1990 — has troubled him, reported ucanews.com.

Published in International