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Nuns wait for the start of Pope Francis' celebration of Mass at Kyaikkasan sports ground in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 29. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
According to the Vatican, 150,000 people attended the Mass at the Kyaikkasan sports ground.
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kayleigh Long
The Christian minority in Myanmar also hoped for an intervention from Pope Francis.
Politics & SocietyVideo
America Video
In a highly-anticipated speech in Myanmar, Pope Francis did not mention Rohingya Muslims by name but indirectly showed support for them.
Pope Francis wears a gift as he arrives with Aung San Suu Kyi, state counselor and foreign minister of Myanmar, for a meeting with government authorities, members of civil society and the diplomatic corps at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Nov. 28. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
The pope's audience included government ministers, civic leaders, military officials, cardinals and bishops, and about 200 lay people and the world’s media.
Pope Francis greets Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon as he arrives at Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 27 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
“The fact is the military are still in control here even if we have a civilian government,” the priest said.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
The pope's first meetings would usually be with the head of state and head of government.