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Cardinal Bo: ‘Merciless killings’ turning Burma into ‘21st-century Calvary’

April 01, 2021

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo preaching at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, May 12, 2016. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk via CNA CNA Staff, Apr 1, 2021 / 03:00 am MT (CNA).- Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has said that “merciless killings” of protesters following a Feb. 1 military coup have turned Burma into a “21st-century Calvary.” In an Easter message posted

Myanmar Crisis Deepens as Catholic Advocates Call for Peaceful Resolution

March 02, 2021

The statement urged the prompt release of all political prisoners and expressed support for the Catholic Bishops of Myanmar in their pleas to military authorities responsible for the coup d'etat to refrain from violence and seek reconciliation, while respecting democratic principles and human rights, "including the right to life, the prohibition of torture, the freedom of assembly, media and expression."

18 dead in Myanmar as military crackdown escalates

March 01, 2021

State violence in Mynmar escalated when police opened fire on hundreds of protesters in the cities across the country, killing 18, according to a UN report. It is the largest number of deaths in a single day since the coup began.

Myanmar’s military threaten lethal force following calls for a general strike

February 22, 2021

Myanmar's military rulers have threatened protesters with deadly force following calls for a general strike to oppose the coup instigated on 1st February.

Report: Catholic nuns join protests against Burma’s military coup

February 16, 2021

According to UCA News, Catholic nuns from a variety of communities in Burma have marched the streets, praying for the protestors and offering them food. Amid protests in the city of Myitkyina, the capital of the state of Kachin, nuns hung signs saying “No to dictatorship” and “Listen to the voices of people” outside of their convent.

Myanmar coup revives pro-democrachy protests in Thailand

February 12, 2021

The military coup in Myanmar has revived pro-democracy demonstrations in neighbouring Thailand.

Pope Francis prays for stability in Burma as protestors condemn coup

February 08, 2021

Pope Francis held a moment of silent prayer for Myanmar (Burma) during his Angelus address on Sunday, expressing his “spiritual closeness," along with "prayers" and "solidarity” with the people of the country.