While in Bangladesh Pope Francis continued to avoid the “R” word in his calls to aid refugees from the Rakhine State.
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In Bangladesh, Pope Francis will encounter ‘natural and man-made’ disasters
The pope’s coming “will be a message of hope,” Cardinal D’Rozario said.
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Pope Francis: Buddhists and Catholics must unite against “intolerance, prejudice and hatred”
Pope Francis called on Catholics and Buddhists in Myanmar “to be united” in order “to heal the wounds of conflict that through the years have divided people of different cultures, ethnicities and religious convictions.” He reminded them that to achieve this unity it is necessary “to surmount all forms of misunderstanding, intolerance, prejudice and hatred.” […]
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Vatican defends Pope Francis against criticism over Rohingya stance
In the past, Francis has strongly condemned the “persecution of our Rohingya brothers,” denounced their suffering because of their faith and called for them to receive “full rights.”
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Jesus maps the path to peace, reconciliation, pope says in Mass in Myanmar
According to the Vatican, 150,000 people attended the Mass at the Kyaikkasan sports ground.
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The Rohingya weren’t the only religious group hoping for an intervention from Pope Francis
The Christian minority in Myanmar also hoped for an intervention from Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis speaks in Myanmar
In a highly-anticipated speech in Myanmar, Pope Francis did not mention Rohingya Muslims by name but indirectly showed support for them.
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Pope Francis calls for peace in speech to Myanmar leaders, does not say ‘Rohingya’
The pope’s audience included government ministers, civic leaders, military officials, cardinals and bishops, and about 200 lay people and the world’s media.
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Myanmar priest: military ‘still in control’—which is why Pope Francis met with them first
“The fact is the military are still in control here even if we have a civilian government,” the priest said.
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Pope Francis meets with Myanmar’s powerful military generals in a break with usual protocol
The pope’s first meetings would usually be with the head of state and head of government.