Pope in Myanmar

Pope Francis in 2017: Walking a tightrope for more stamps in the passport
- Pope in Bangladesh, Pope in Colombia, Pope in Fatima, Pope in Myanmar, Vatican
- Dec 17, 2017
In three out of four of his overseas trips in 2017, Francis had to measure his words and deeds very carefully, knowing that saying too much — or too little — could have been dangerous.
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Pope says of not mentioning Rohingya, ‘Everyone knew what I thought’
- Pope in Bangladesh, Pope in Myanmar
- Dec 3, 2017
Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane he was following the advice of his people on the ground when he didn’t use the word Rohingya during his visit to Myanmar. He said they told him it would make the situation worse.
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Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest
- Catholic News Agency, Pope in Myanmar
- Dec 1, 2017
Father Wilbert Mireh is the first Jesuit priest from Myanmar. Mireh entered the Society of Jesus in 2000, and was ordained a priest in May 2013.
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Why it’s too early to say if Pope Francis ‘blinked’ in Myanmar
- Canonization of Mother Teresa, News Analysis, Pope in Myanmar
- Dec 1, 2017
Because Pope Francis didn’t use the word “Rohingya” in Myanmar, some observers say he “blinked.” In fact, it’s too early to say, because history suggests sometimes public discretion from a pope can buy behind-the-scenes leverage.
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Wrapping his trip to Myanmar, Pope urges youth to be missionaries
- Pope in Myanmar
- Nov 30, 2017
On his last stop in Myanmar, Pope Francis urged local youth to be missionaries. The majority Buddhist nation discourages proselytism, and doesn’t allow foreign missionaries to present themselves as such.
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Pope in Myanmar: Vatican defends Francis, local Church defends Suu Kyi
- Pope in Myanmar
- Nov 29, 2017
The Vatican spokesman, veteran American journalist Greg Burke, told reporters in Myanmar the fact that Francis hasn’t used the word “Rohingya” on this trip doesn’t “take anything away” from the previous times he’s used it.
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