Tag: Myanmar

Myanmar has the dubious distinction of the world’s longest running civil war. Since independence in 1948, the country has had a history of internal conflicts and escalating violence leading to widespread displacement and economic hardship.

Myanmar’s Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has urged Australian bishops to pray for his country, describing a worsening ‘polycrisis’ affecting millions since the 2021 military coup.

A court affiliated with Myanmar's exiled National Unity Government has sentenced nine men to 20 years in prison for the killing of a Catholic priest in the country's conflict-torn Sagaing region earlier this year, according to Fides agency.

Caritas Australia launched an appeal for Myanmar after a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the country on 28 March, that was already suffering a humanitarian crisis.

The military junta in Myanmar's strife-torn Kachin state allegedly burned down a Catholic cathedral dedicated to St Patrick on the eve of the revered saint's feast.

Children are at risk of 'moral mortality' when adults misuse social media, warns prelate on World Communications Day.

Vera and Stuart Clark and their son Matthew are leaving Sydney for Myanmar on a 12-day fundraising adventure.