Amid Burma Conflict, Diocese Bans Two Priests From Political Involvement
The Kengtung diocese is in the Shan state of Burma, also known as Myanmar, and is heavily affected by the ongoing civil war.
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Burmese Archbishop Remains Under House Arrest; 'We Are All Praying,' Priest Says
Observers say the military targeted the archbishop because the government believes it is dealing illegal firearms.
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar Has Endured an ‘Extended Way of the Cross’
In the past year since the coup, the 73-year-old cardinal has repeatedly urged soldiers to stop attacking the country’s citizens and appealed for peace and dialogue.
In Burma’s Dark Times, Cardinal Bo Proclaims the Light of Christ
“Christ is the light of the world and in that, he is the light that shines in the hearts of all Christians.”
A Day of Prayer I Won’t Soon Forget
When you’re feeling helpless, those are the times God is especially calling you to pray.
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.
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.
When You Pray, Please Remember the Wonderful People of Burma
The people of Burma smile and I weep. They weep and I pray. They pray and I am enraptured.
24 Facts the World Should Know About Burma
Around 78% of the population of Burma identifies as Buddhist and 7% are Catholic.
