Tag: Myanmar
People in Myanmar hold ‘flower protests’ for Suu Kyi’s 76th birthday
For decades a symbol of the fight for democracy under previous juntas, Aung San Suu Kyi often wore flowers in her hair
‘The old things have passed away; a new world has come....
"Let us believe. Let us hope. Let the God of Moses who walked with the Israelites in the desert lead us to the promised land."
Christian churches continue to be under attack by Myanmar’s military, say...
Fighting in the eastern part of the country between the military and local militias caused damage to at least eight churches
Myanmar’s renewed war scatters tens of thousands to forests
The United Nations estimates nearly 110,000 people have been displaced in Myanmar's Kayah State by the recent violence
Soldiers raid Catholic convent, interrogate priests in Myanmar
Six priests were taken to a police station where they were questioned for almost 24 hours
Myanmar’s Catholic bishops appeal for ‘humanitarian corridor’ in conflict areas
The Catholic bishops also called on the military to respect the “right to sanctuary” and “respect sanctity of places of worship”
Pope Francis renews call for prayers for Myanmar
The pope joined the call of the International Catholic Action for a "one minute for peace" prayer according to one's own religious tradition
10,000 displaced by renewed fighting in Myanmar’s Chin state
The United Nations has earlier called for urgent help to assist an estimated 100,000 people who have fled fighting in Kayah state
Boycott and bombings mar Myanmar’s new school year
Security forces stood guard at some schools and brought pupils under armed escort from their homes
Aid to the Church in Need, nakikiisa sa ‘prayer for peace’...
Nakiisa ang Aid to the Church in Need sa pananalangin ng buong Simbahang Katolika sa Pilipinas para sa kapayapaan sa Myanmar
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