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Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope makes renewed plea on behalf of persecuted Rohingya minority

Feb 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis made an urgent appeal for prayer on behalf for all suffering due to slavery and exploitation,... Read more

European Commission officials visit camps for internally displaced Rohingyas in Burma.

Muslims and Christians in Burma still face persecution, US officials warn

Dec 14, 2016

By Adelaide Mena

Rohingya Muslims in Burma, as well as Christians, face continued persecution, destruction of homes and places of worship, and threats... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

Thousands of people are trapped in the ocean right now – here is Pope Francis' response

May 25, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis has strongly called on the international community to help the scores of migrants who are currently trapped after... Read more

Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon (center) says Mass in this undated file photo.

Burmese bishop sees 'new dawn' of hope for his nation

Jan 22, 2014

The bishop of Burma's largest city has written a New Year's message encouraging the Burmese to remain united and to... Read more

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