MYANMAR: Charity calls for global day of prayer for peace
An international Catholic charity is calling for 24 hours of prayer to end the violent conflict that…
BURMA: Churches provide refuge in new wave of civil war
Burmese rebels have launched a fresh offensive in the civil war that broke out almost three years…
BURMA: Parishes deserted as junta’s grip on power grows
At least 14 parishes in one Burmese state alone have been abandoned, with clergy forced to hide…
BURMA: Cardinal condemns shelling of church
Burma (Myanmar)’s cardinal has spoken out about the civilian deaths which occurred when government troops shelled a…
BURMA: The killings must stop at once
On the bloodiest day since the coup in Burma (Myanmar) began, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, leader of…
BURMA: Please, no more bloodshed
As a dramatic military coup plunges Burma (Myanmar) into chaos – with troops patrolling the streets and…
BURMA: Fundamentalists deliberately destabilise the country, says bishop
Fanatics control the economy of Burma (Myanmar) by fostering religious conflict to deter outside investors, said a…
INTERVIEW: Burma needs religious leaders’ prophetic voices and moral courage to build peace and justice
The Religions for Peace organisation issued an appeal signed by the religious leaders of Burma (Myanmar) ahead…
BURMA: Papal visit “will have great impact on peace process”
Pope Francis’ visit to Burma (Myanmar) will do much to bring peace and reconciliation in a country…
BURMA: Cardinal defends Aung San Suu Kyi
Burma (Myanmar)’s most senior Catholic bishop has expressed support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi – despite…