In first papal visit to Myanmar, Pope Francis faces a dilemma: What to say about the Rohingya

L.A. Times Saturday, 25 November 2017 ()
In August, responding to the first reports of Rohingya Muslims fleeing an army-led crackdown in Myanmar, Pope Francis called on his flock to pray for “our Rohingya brethren.”

“Let all of us ask the Lord to save them, and to raise up men and women of goodwill to help them, who shall give them their...
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News video: Catholics in Myanmar prepare for Pope Francis' visit

Catholics in Myanmar prepare for Pope Francis' visit 00:41

 Catholics in Myanmar prepare for the first ever papal visit to their country, as Pope Francis plunges into a diplomatic minefield on Monday amid mounting international outrage over Myanmar's treatment of persecuted Rohingya Muslims.