Cardinal Bo: ‘We need the light of God’s mercy in Myanmar’
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has urged Catholics in Burma to share God’s mercy amid the suffering caused by the military
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Cardinal Bo: ‘Merciless killings’ turning Burma into ‘21st-century Calvary’
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.”
Indonesian bishops say Palm Sunday cathedral bombing ‘disgraced human dignity’
Indonesia’s Catholic bishops have
Palm Sunday bombing at cathedral in Indonesia injures Catholics leaving Mass
A suspected suicide bomb attack
Cardinal Bo calls on protesters in Burma to remain committed to non-violence
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo committed Wednesday to ongoing support for Burma’s protest movement, provided that it remains “non-violent and peaceful.”
Cardinal Bo urges prayer octave for China
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon on Sunday called for the expansion of a day of prayer for the Church in China, established by Benedict XVI, into an octave.
Burmese cardinal: ‘Innocent blood may not be spilt on this land’
Preaching on the deadliest day of protests since Burma’s military coup, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said on Sunday that “innocent blood” must not be shed in the country.
Bishops urge Sri Lankan gov’t to release report on 2019 Easter bombings
The Sri Lankan government must release its report on the Easter 2019 terrorist attack on Christian churches and hotels, say Catholic leaders.
Burma’s Catholic bishops call for peace and dialogue as two protesters killed
The Catholic bishops of Burma have called for a “return to dialogue” as two protesters were killed during demonstrations over the weekend.
Pope Francis names 54-year-old successor to Cardinal Coutts in Karachi
Pope Francis on Thursday named a 54-year-old successor to Cardinal Joseph Coutts as Archbishop of Karachi, Pakistan.
Catholic bishops of Japan, Korea criticize Fukushima radioactivity clean-up plans
The Catholic bishops of Japan and Korea have criticized the Japanese government’s plans to release into the sea millions of gallons of radioactive water from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.
Burma’s Catholic bishops call for prayer and fasting after coup
Catholic bishops in Burma have announced that Feb. 7 will be a day of prayer and fasting for peace in their country following Monday’s military coup.