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Human rights groups call on the UN Security Council to take swift action to halt the heavy military buildup by Myanmar's junta in Chin state, before greater human rights catastrophe and further mass atrocity crimes are unleashed.

Catholic children in the archdiocese of Yangon and diocese of Mawlamyaine took part in the ‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’ Campaign on October 18. Missionary Childhood Association in Myanmar led the rosary campaign focusing on worldwide unity and peace.

Father Peter Kyi Mg shares the plight of people in Myanmar on the occasion of the World Food Day celebrated on October 16.

Nearly 1,000 people in Chin state seek refuge from the military's indiscriminate attacks on civilian homes

Members of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Yangon in Myanmar are holding their annual retreat this week from September 21 to 24.

Two new deacons from Myanmar were ordained in Hong Kong on September 15, Memorial Day of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Students of Myanmar Institute of Religious Studies are facing the challenges of poor internet connectivity and lack of electricity as they hold classes online due to the pandemic.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul distributed relief goods and financial assistance to needy families in the parish of St. Peter and Paul in the Archdiocese of Yangon this week.

Thousands of people continue to be displaced in several areas in Myanmar, said reports received by Radio Veritas Asia from communities.

When Cardinal Charles Maung Bo became the first cardinal of Myanmar in 2015, he took his new position seriously.

More people have been displaced in Myanmar's Karen state and in Tanintharyee division, said reports reaching Radio Veritas Asia.

Myanmar junta forces have reportedly occupied churches and destroyed stocks of food aid for refugees during clashes with ethnic armed forces and militias.

Everyone, regardless of religion, has the responsibility to take care of the environment and fight the global climate crisis.

A parish church in Myanmar has been converted into a COVID-19 treatment center to augment public and private hospitals that have been inundated with patients in recent weeks.

Myanmar's military has earlier asked for 30 monks, one for each checkpoint in the city, from an organization of Buddhist monks

Archbishop Emeritus Matthias U Shwe of the Diocese of Taunggyi in Myanmar died on August 12 in the town of Taunggyi in Shan state. He was 78.

The Diocese of Pathein in Myanmar has named Father Henry EiKhlein as its new diocesan administrator on Wednesday, August 11.

She goes around the clinic in Myitkyina asking about the condition of patients. She also attends to whoever comes to the clinic for help.

Father John Kyaw Thu Ya, parish priest of Mary Help of Christians in the village of Chaung Yo in Mandalay archdiocese, led a religious procession and veneration of the Holy Eucharist on July 31 to inspire parishioners in the midst of the pandemic.

The Catholic bishops of Myanmar launched on Monday, August 2, a "national prayer campaign" as coronavirus cases in the country continue to surge.