Aware that a coup appeared to be imminent, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the archbishop of Yangon, speaking on Jan. 25 issued “an urgent, fraternal appeal for peace and reconciliation.”
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In letter from prison, Jesuit Father Stan details how poor Indians are jailed without knowing why
Indian Jesuit Father Stan Swamy marked 100 days in prison with a letter highlighting the cases of poor people languishing in jail who begin their trials without even knowing their criminal charges.
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Turkey’s involvement in Armenia is dangerous. Could Christians face another genocide?
Advocates warned that the Azerbaijani offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh could represent only the beginning of a renewed, genocidal aggression against the Armenian people.
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Indian Jesuit arrested by counter-terrorism task force
The Society of Jesus and the local church in Ranchi, India are calling for the immediate release of Stan Swamy, S.J.
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The Vatican is ready to renew its deal with China. Privately, officials admit they’re walking a tightrope.
Vatican officials have publicly defended the agreement with enthusiasm. Privately, they are more sober in their analysis.
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Syro-Malabar synod urges dioceses to set up cremation facilities in India
The COVID-19 situation in India has been worsening; India, with more than 4.3 million cases, is now second after the United States.
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Hong Kong cardinal: Keep opinions on political issues out of sermons
In a sermon, Hong Kong’s cardinal warns against the clergy getting entangled in the political arena.
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Myanmar’s religious leaders appeal for peace and the common good
The appeal was signed by the more than 40 of the foremost religious figures of this majority-Buddhist state, including Cardinal Charles Maung Bo.
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Head of Asian bishops: Pray for Hong Kong amid China crackdown
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has appealed to Christians and all people of faith “to pray for Hong Kong” following the imposition by China of a new national security law.
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Rohingya refugees threatened by pandemic, Caritas warns
Among those who are suffering the most during the pandemic are the Rohingya community, according to Caritas.