UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From myanmar Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 Thai prelate seeks help for Myanmar refugees https://www.ucanews.com/news/thai-prelate-seeks-help-for-myanmar-refugees/101754 UCA101754 More than 4,000 refugees, most of them Catholics, entered the Thailand border areas over a week ago Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0700 Heavy fighting in Myanmar 'kills many civilians' https://www.ucanews.com/news/heavy-fighting-in-myanmar-kills-many-civilians/101681 UCA101681 Thousands, including many Christians, flee shelling in Moybe in Shan state after junta steps up attacks on rebels Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:59:00 +0700 Myanmar denies access to Mocha-hit areas https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-denies-access-to-mocha-hit-areas/101605 UCA101605 Rakhine state govt suspends transportation used by international and local aid groups to help cyclone victims Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0700 Myanmar lawyers face theats in junta courts https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-lawyers-face-theats-in-junta-courts/101583 UCA101583 Human Rights Watch report says lawyers defending political detainees are harassed and intimidated by authorities Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:40:00 +0700 UN special envoy for Myanmar to step down https://www.ucanews.com/news/un-special-envoy-for-myanmar-to-step-down/101503 UCA101503 A new envoy would be appointed after Noeleen Heyzer concludes her assignment on June 12, says UN chief spokesman Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:14:00 +0700 Church seeks aid for Mocha-hit Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-seeks-aid-for-mocha-hit-myanmar/101409 UCA101409 UN says its in a race against time to provide people with safe shelter and prevent water-borne diseases Wed, 24 May 2023 12:41:00 +0700 Cyclone hits Myanmar churches, shelter camps hard https://www.ucanews.com/news/cyclone-hits-myanmar-churches-shelter-camps-hard/101352 UCA101352 Shadow National Unity government now puts death toll at 455, while junta says figure is only 21 Thu, 18 May 2023 15:02:00 +0700 Cyclone Mocha death toll hits 81 in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/cyclone-mocha-death-toll-hits-81-in-myanmar/101335 UCA101335 At least 46 people died in the Rakhine state villages of Bu Ma and nearby Khaung Doke Kar, inhabited by the Rohingya minority Wed, 17 May 2023 12:35:00 +0700 Church gives aid to Mocha-hit areas in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-gives-aid-to-mocha-hit-areas-in-myanmar/101321 UCA101321 One of the strongest-ever storms to hit country leaves trail of destruction in Rakhine and Chin states Tue, 16 May 2023 13:06:00 +0700 Cyclone Mocha rips through Myanmar, Bangladesh https://www.ucanews.com/news/cyclone-mocha-rips-through-myanmar-bangladesh/101306 UCA101306 The storm is one of the most powerful to ever hit the region with winds as strong as 250km/h (155 mph) Mon, 15 May 2023 12:34:00 +0700 Families seek shelter as Cyclone Mocha approaches Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/families-seek-shelter-as-cyclone-mocha-approaches-myanmar/101299 UCA101299 Around six million people across Rakhine and Myanmar's northwest are already in need of humanitarian assistance Sat, 13 May 2023 11:54:00 +0700 Myanmar Church prays for peace as junta airstrikes continue https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-church-prays-for-peace-as-junta-airstrikes-continue/101254 UCA101254 Priests and nuns joined by the youth visit churches and pray for peace in the conflict-torn nation Tue, 09 May 2023 18:14:00 +0700 Violence in Myanmar to dominate ASEAN summit https://www.ucanews.com/news/violence-in-myanmar-to-dominate-asean-summit/101248 UCA101248 An air strike on a village in a rebel stronghold last month reportedly killing about 170 people sparked global condemnation Tue, 09 May 2023 12:51:00 +0700 20 Indonesians rescued from human traffickers in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/20-indonesians-rescued-from-human-traffickers-in-myanmar/101236 UCA101236 Victims say they were beaten and electrocuted for failing to meet quotas Mon, 08 May 2023 16:48:00 +0700 Myanmar court rejects appeal by Baptist pastor https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-court-rejects-appeal-by-baptist-pastor/101206 UCA101206 Denial of freedom to Dr Hkalam Samson came a day before more than 2,100 political prisoners were freed across the country Thu, 04 May 2023 13:30:00 +0700 Myanmar junta pardons 2,153 jailed dissidents https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-pardons-2-153-jailed-dissidents/101189 UCA101189 The statement said that the military ordered the pardons 'for the peaceful mind of the people and on humanitarian grounds' Wed, 03 May 2023 12:39:00 +0700 US body highlights declining religious freedom in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-body-highlights-declining-religious-freedom-in-myanmar/101174 UCA101174 In its annual report, the USCIRF urges Biden administration to redesignate Myanmar as a 'country of particular concern' Tue, 02 May 2023 13:23:00 +0700 Junta attacks hospital as ex-UN chief ends Myanmar visit https://www.ucanews.com/news/junta-attacks-hospital-as-ex-un-chief-ends-myanmar-visit/101118 UCA101118 Ban Ki-moon meets military leaders, calls for immediate cessation of violence Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:16:00 +0700 Myanmar Church leaders hail halt to rare earth mining https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-church-leaders-hail-halt-to-rare-earth-mining/101038 UCA101038 Protesting has taken place since September last year against the mining by Chinese companies and rebel group Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:29:00 +0700 US renews call for release of Myanmar’s Baptist pastor https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-renews-call-for-release-of-myanmars-baptist-pastor/101021 UCA101021 Says junta targeted Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson for 'his courageous work including advocating for freedom of religion' Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:28:00 +0700 Pope again calls for peace in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-again-calls-for-peace-in-myanmar/101009 UCA101009 Pope Francis' latest appeal follows deaths of at least 168 people in junta airstrike on village Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:41:00 +0700 Empty streets in Myanmar as people boycott water festival https://www.ucanews.com/news/empty-streets-in-myanmar-as-people-boycott-water-festival/100992 UCA100992 People protest dictatorship and junta atrocities by staying home for Burmese New Year Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:13:00 +0700 Myanmar mourns victims of junta airstrikes https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-mourns-victims-of-junta-airstrikes/100978 UCA100978 More than 100 people are feared dead in one of the deadliest attacks so far in the conflict-torn nation Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:43:00 +0700 Myanmar junta raids historic Catholic village again https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-raids-historic-catholic-village-again/100961 UCA100961 This is the third attack on Chaung Yoe, a Bayingyi village in Mandalay archdiocese, since March 12 last year Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:48:00 +0700 Myanmar confirms deadly air strike amid global outcry https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-confirms-deadly-air-strike-amid-global-outcry/100959 UCA100959 The death toll from the early Tuesday morning strike on remote Kanbalu township in central Sagaing region remains unclear Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:03:00 +0700 Myanmar is carrying its cross https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-is-carrying-its-cross/100933 UCA100933 History shows that dictatorships do not last forever, and the miracle of resurrection can happen Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:16:00 +0700 Cardinal Bo calls for peace, freedom in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinal-bo-calls-for-peace-freedom-in-myanmar/100934 UCA100934 Easter appeal by country's top churchman comes as military steps up attacks on rebel groups Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:51:00 +0700 Heavy fighting erupts in Myanmar over Easter https://www.ucanews.com/news/heavy-fighting-erupts-in-myanmar-over-easter/100932 UCA100932 Thousands, including women and children, flee across the border into Thailand Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:22:00 +0700 Prison term for Myanmar pastor sparks outrage https://www.ucanews.com/news/prison-term-for-myanmar-pastor-sparks-outrage/100930 UCA100930 Military court convicts Pastor Hkalam Samson on terrorism, unlawful association and incitement charges Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:04:00 +0700 One dead, church damaged in Myanmar junta attack https://www.ucanews.com/news/one-dead-church-damaged-in-myanmar-junta-attack/100887 UCA100887 The latest attack comes as the military has stepped up offensives in predominantly Christian regions Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:48:00 +0700 Ten years of my Catholic faith journey https://www.ucanews.com/news/ten-years-of-my-catholic-faith-journey/100852 UCA100852 I will be praying for Myanmar when I go to Mass this coming Sunday, with sadness at what is happening there now Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:37:00 +0700 Myanmar's strife-torn Loikaw diocese gets new bishop https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmars-strife-torn-loikaw-diocese-gets-new-bishop/100836 UCA100836 Bishop-elect Shwe says he will prioritize helping internally displaced persons, the poor in his diocese Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:14:00 +0700 3 dead, 6 hurt as Myanmar military bombs village https://www.ucanews.com/news/3-dead-6-hurt-as-myanmar-military-bombs-village/100781 UCA100781 The predominantly Christian Kayah state has seen the deployment of more troops after fighting intensified in recent days Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:56:00 +0700 Displaced people forced to return home in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/displaced-people-forced-to-return-home-in-myanmar/100722 UCA100722 There is increased anxiety among those who returned and they may flee again if fighting flares up Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:15:00 +0700 Myanmar ethnic rebels seek China help to diffuse crisis https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-ethnic-rebels-seek-china-help-to-diffuse-crisis/100696 UCA100696 The call came from Federal Political Negotiation and Consultative Committee, comprising seven ethnic outfits backed by China Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:15:00 +0700 Catholics in Myanmar launch Lenten charity drive https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholics-in-myanmar-launch-lenten-charity-drive/100686 UCA100686 Donations will be used by Karuna Myanmar for emergencies, internally displaced people in war-torn nation Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:39:00 +0700 Myanmar massacres ‘were to start religious conflict' https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-massacres-were-to-start-religious-conflict/100685 UCA100685 Yet another military slaughter claims 29 civilians, including three monks, according to the National Unity Government Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:16:00 +0700 Catholics build new church in strife-torn Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholics-build-new-church-in-strife-torn-myanmar/100673 UCA100673 St Stephen Catholic Church in Kachin state was funded by the local community and displaced people Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:01:00 +0700 Thousands flee as UN hears reports on Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/thousands-flee-as-un-hears-reports-on-myanmar/100647 UCA100647 UN Security Council is holding a session on March 13 to hear reports from envoys on the worsening civil war Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:04:00 +0700 Myanmar Church speaks out against rare earth mining https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-church-speaks-out-against-rare-earth-mining/100613 UCA100613 Leaders voice concerns over impacts unregulated mining are having on communities, environment in Kachin State Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:28:00 +0700 Child killed, villagers flee Myanmar junta attack https://www.ucanews.com/news/child-killed-villagers-flee-myanmar-junta-attack/100585 UCA100585 Thousands of Catholics, Buddhists displaced as military again targets villages in Sagaing region Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:28:00 +0700 Myanmar Christians face harsh curbs on religious activities https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-christians-face-harsh-curbs-on-religious-activities/100544 UCA100544 Authorities seek names of priests, lists of churchgoers with phone numbers at Sunday services, and even funerals Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:09:00 +0700 US joins global calls to release Myanmar’s Baptist pastor https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-joins-global-calls-to-release-myanmars-baptist-pastor/100477 UCA100477 Rights groups have dubbed the serious charges leveled against Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson as ‘politically motivated’ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:52:00 +0700 Opium farming has flourished under Myanmar’s junta https://www.ucanews.com/news/opium-farming-has-flourished-under-myanmars-junta/100432 UCA100432 The military and rebels are reaping rich dividends from the dirty money and may not prefer a legitimate government Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:32:00 +0700 Myanmar junta to close Kachin IDP camps https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-to-close-kachin-idp-camps/100406 UCA100406 Nearly 25 camps, housing more than 11,000 people, are slated for closure in Christian-majority state Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:11:00 +0700 Three killed, nine wounded in Myanmar bomb blast https://www.ucanews.com/news/three-killed-nine-wounded-in-myanmar-bomb-blast/100365 UCA100365 The junta blames the anti-coup 'People’s Defence Forces' for the attack but does not offer any supporting evidence Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:08:00 +0700 Let’s continue the fight against Myanmar’s brutal regime https://www.ucanews.com/news/lets-continue-the-fight-against-myanmars-brutal-regime/100356 UCA100356 It is important to realize Burmese rebel leader Padoh Mahn Sha Lah Phan’s vision of an inclusive nation Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:10:00 +0700 Cardinal Charles Bo renews call for peace in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinal-charles-bo-renews-call-for-peace-in-myanmar/100353 UCA100353 Catholics across the country mark Our Lady of Lourdes feast despite threat of junta attacks against Christians Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:36:00 +0700 Myanmar Christians fear martial law spells more attacks https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-christians-fear-martial-law-spells-more-attacks/100324 UCA100324 Expansion of martial law to 37 townships 'is likely a pretext to inflict greater repression' Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:39:00 +0700 Yet another Myanmar church hit by army shelling https://www.ucanews.com/news/yet-another-myanmar-church-hit-by-army-shelling/100281 UCA100281 Calls by Pope Francis and Cardinal Charles Bo for junta to protect places of worship fall on deaf ears Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:24:00 +0700 Myanmar junta extends state of emergency https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-extends-state-of-emergency/100244 UCA100244 The announcement pushes back the date by which elections must be held, according to the country's constitution Thu, 02 Feb 2023 12:38:00 +0700 Myanmar marks coup with ‘silent strike’ https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-marks-coup-with-silent-strike/100229 UCA100229 Junta opponents urge people to keep quiet on streets or stay indoors on second anniversary of military takeover Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:40:00 +0700 Myanmar is Asia’s Ukraine https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-is-asias-ukraine/100220 UCA100220 On the second anniversary of the military coup, let us resolve to get it into the headlines and ensure the world knows Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:41:00 +0700 Papal body to hold 3-days of prayer for Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/papal-body-to-hold-3-days-of-prayer-for-myanmar/100198 UCA100198 Aid to the Church in Need will conclude peace campaign on 2nd anniversary of Feb 1 military coup Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:50:00 +0700 Myanmar junta's tough new rules for political parties https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-juntas-tough-new-rules-for-political-parties/100180 UCA100180 The United States has said any elections under the junta would be a 'sham' Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:03:00 +0700 Myanmar Church seeks protection for places of worship https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-church-seeks-protection-for-places-of-worship/100123 UCA100123 Top prelates issues call in an open letter after 129-year-old church in Mandalay archdiocese was torched on Jan. 15 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:09:00 +0700 Euston shooting and church bombings in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/euston-shooting-and-church-bombings-in-myanmar/100070 UCA100070 What for us in London is a rare tragedy, for Cardinal Bo and his people is a weekly, almost daily occurrence Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:22:00 +0700 Myanmar junta torches century-old Catholic church https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-torches-century-old-catholic-church/100060 UCA100060 129-year-old Assumption Church was completely destroyed along with 500 homes in a Christian village Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:47:00 +0700 Plot thickens with new charges against Myanmar pastor https://www.ucanews.com/news/plot-thickens-with-new-charges-against-myanmar-pastor/100024 UCA100024 Junta 'has videos showing rebels attending prayer meetings, listening to sermons' by Hkalam Samson Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:37:00 +0700 Five die in Myanmar military attack on village churches https://www.ucanews.com/news/five-die-in-myanmar-military-attack-on-village-churches/100026 UCA100026 Catechist, Baptist pastor and child among those killed in airstrike in Karen state Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:17:00 +0700 India urged to close airspace to Myanmar air force https://www.ucanews.com/news/india-urged-to-close-airspace-to-myanmar-air-force/100030 UCA100030 Call by rights watchdog comes after junta dropped bombs on both sides of the Myanmar-India border Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:45:00 +0700 Myanmar jails 112 Rohingya for traveling without documents https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-jails-112-rohingya-for-traveling-without-documents/99985 UCA99985 More than 2,000 Rohingya are believed to have attempted the risky journey last year, according to UNHCR Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:01:00 +0700 Myanmar's junta slammed for deadly jail riot https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmars-junta-slammed-for-deadly-jail-riot/99972 UCA99972 Groups accuse authorities of committing abuses after 1 prisoner is killed, 70 hurt in crackdown Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:45:00 +0700 Show of force by Myanmar junta on Independence Day https://www.ucanews.com/news/show-of-force-by-myanmar-junta-on-independence-day/99924 UCA99924 Tanks, missile launchers and armored cars rolled through the dawn air to a parade ground in the capital on Wednesday Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Myanmar pastor booked under Unlawful Association Act https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-pastor-booked-under-unlawful-association-act/99917 UCA99917 The latest case against Pastor Hkalam Samson comes as Christian-majority states witness more airstrikes, artillery attacks Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:47:00 +0700 One dead, 5 injured in shelling of Myanmar church https://www.ucanews.com/news/one-dead-5-injured-in-shelling-of-myanmar-church/99897 UCA99897 Thousands of Christians remain displaced in squalid settlements after fleeing homes due to ongoing conflict Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:55:00 +0700 Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for total of 33 years https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmars-aung-san-suu-kyi-jailed-for-total-of-33-years/99879 UCA99879 The ousted leader's lawyers have been barred from speaking to the media Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:29:00 +0700 Final verdicts in Suu Kyi junta trial set for Friday https://www.ucanews.com/news/final-verdicts-in-suu-kyi-junta-trial-set-for-friday/99851 UCA99851 Rights groups have slammed the trial as a sham and wanted the junta to release Suu Kyi Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:38:00 +0700 UNSC trying to 'destabilize' Myanmar, junta says https://www.ucanews.com/news/unsc-trying-to-destabilise-myanmar-junta-says/99840 UCA99840 The military's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters has killed more than 2,500 people, according to monitoring group. Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:36:00 +0700 ‘Strong action needed' to end Myanmar carnage https://www.ucanews.com/news/strong-action-needed-to-end-myanmar-carnage/99828 UCA99828 Rights advocate says the resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on Dec. 22 is not enough Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:20:00 +0700 UNSC demands end to violence in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/unsc-demands-end-to-violence-in-myanmar/99807 UCA99807 Adopting first-ever resolution on conflict-torn nation, 15-member Council has sought release of prisoners including Suu Kyi Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:36:00 +0700 Call to save hundreds of Rohingya adrift at sea https://www.ucanews.com/news/call-to-save-hundreds-of-rohingya-adrift-at-sea/99787 UCA99787 SE Asian lawmakers, UN urge countries in region not to allow tragic loss of 200 people stranded in ocean for weeks Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:15:00 +0700 Myanmar junta reduces historic Catholic village to ashes https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-reduces-historic-catholic-village-to-ashes/99756 UCA99756 More than 300 houses were destroyed in fires set during a military raid on Chan Thar village in Sagaing region Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:46:00 +0700 Silent Christmas for Christians in war-torn Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/silent-christmas-for-christians-in-war-torn-myanmar/99743 UCA99743 Thousands remain in displacement camps after fleeing homes as junta targets religious minority Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:08:00 +0700 'Church in Myanmar is wounded, displaced,' cardinal says https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-in-myanmar-is-wounded-displaced-cardinal-says/99691 UCA99691 Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon calls on Catholics to pray for the conflict-torn nation and help those in need Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:02:00 +0700 More than 150 Rohingya rescued off Thai coast https://www.ucanews.com/news/more-than-150-rohingya-rescued-off-thai-coast/99676 UCA99676 Sprawling refugee camps in Bangladesh are home to some one million Rohingya. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:05:00 +0700 How long will the world drag its feet on Myanmar? https://www.ucanews.com/news/how-long-will-the-world-drag-its-feet-on-myanmar/99655 UCA99655 Peace in Ukraine remains a priority, but we cannot abandon what we might perceive as our backyard either Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:33:00 +0700 Renewed calls for Myanmar junta to end death penalty https://www.ucanews.com/news/renewed-calls-for-myanmar-junta-to-end-death-penalty/99660 UCA99660 Closed court sentences seven students from Yangon’s Dagon University to death Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:05:00 +0700 Myanmar junta arrests prominent Baptist leader https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-arrests-prominent-baptist-leader/99646 UCA99646 Kachin Baptist Convention calls for the immediate release of Reverend Hkalam Samson Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:44:00 +0700 Myanmar remains on US religious freedom blacklist https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-remains-on-us-religious-freedom-blacklist/99631 UCA99631 Conflict-torn country is among a dozen on Countries of Particular Concern list for 'severe' violations Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:12:00 +0700 Alarm over Myanmar junta’s new NGO law https://www.ucanews.com/news/alarm-over-myanmar-juntas-new-ngo-law/99587 UCA99587 New measure will impact humanitarian assistance to millions of displaced people Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:03:00 +0700 Women out of picture in Myanmar synod report https://www.ucanews.com/news/women-out-of-picture-in-myanmar-synod-report/99551 UCA99551 Women’s roles mentioned in the consultation process, should’ve been covered in the synthesis report, bishop says Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:53:00 +0700 Cardinal’s village hit as Myanmar junta steps up attacks https://www.ucanews.com/news/cardinals-village-hit-as-myanmar-junta-steps-up-attacks/99532 UCA99532 Hundreds of homes torched during military raid on historic Catholic village of Mon Hla Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:01:00 +0700 Church groups raise alarm over attacks on Myanmar Christians https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-groups-raise-alarm-over-attacks-on-myanmar-christians/99496 UCA99496 Military regime targeting churches and Christian institutions amid reign of terror Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:04:00 +0700 Churches on ‘hit list’ of Myanmar junta attacks https://www.ucanews.com/news/churches-on-hit-list-of-myanmar-junta-attacks/99486 UCA99486 Military documents reveal hospitals, clinics, and schools are also possible targets, Chin National Front spokesperson says Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:22:00 +0700 Catholics welcome new priests in war-torn Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholics-welcome-new-priests-in-war-torn-myanmar/99482 UCA99482 Hundreds of faithful attend ordination ceremony of 10 new priests and a deacon on Nov 20 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:41:00 +0700 UN calls for protection of Myanmar minority rights https://www.ucanews.com/news/un-calls-for-protection-of-myanmar-minority-rights/99460 UCA99460 Resolution follows fact-finding mission’s report claiming that the junta has committed war crimes Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:59:00 +0700 Myanmar junta to release former British ambassador https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-junta-to-release-former-british-ambassador/99447 UCA99447 Vicky Bowman will be released along with an Australian economics adviser and Japanese journalist to mark National Day Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:36:00 +0700 Myanmar bishop calls for low-key festive season https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-bishop-calls-for-low-key-festive-season/99434 UCA99434 Catholics 'should focus on spiritual preparations to show solidarity with people in conflict zones, Mandalay prelate says Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:18:00 +0700 ASEAN preps to open talks with Myanmar opposition https://www.ucanews.com/news/asean-preps-to-open-talks-with-myanmar-opposition/99405 UCA99405 Junta condemns diplomatic attempts to engage with ‘unlawful and terrorist organizations’ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:27:00 +0700 Church destroyed 'in air strike by Myanmar military' https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-destroyed-in-air-strike-by-myanmar-military/99385 UCA99385 Karen group accuses military of deliberate attack against civilians in area where there was no fighting Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:02:00 +0700 Pope appeals for dialogue to end war in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-appeals-for-dialogue-to-end-war-in-myanmar/99370 UCA99370 Pope Francis slams 'insanity' of war as he calls for peace in the beleaguered Southeast Asian country Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0700 Eastern Myanmar gets new bishop https://www.ucanews.com/news/eastern-myanmar-gets-new-bishop/99330 UCA99330 John Saw Yaw Han, auxiliary bishop of Yangon, is named bishop of Kengtung diocese in Shan state Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:23:00 +0700 Myanmar Catholics observe All Souls' Day despite conflict https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-catholics-observe-all-souls-day-despite-conflict/99315 UCA99315 Hundreds attend Masses and light candles at cemeteries to remember the departed Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:42:00 +0700 Myanmar military shells Bible school https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-military-shells-bible-school/99306 UCA99306 Four wounded in 'random' attack on Kachin Baptist-run school in Shan state Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:59:00 +0700 Half a million children displaced in Myanmar conflict https://www.ucanews.com/news/half-a-million-children-displaced-in-myanmar-conflict/99278 UCA99278 Pope calls on Catholics to pray for child victims of war as Myanmar junta targets children Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:02:00 +0700 Myanmar mourns monk who promoted interfaith harmony https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-mourns-monk-who-promoted-interfaith-harmony/99256 UCA99256 Myawaddy Sayadaw was a courageous critic of intolerance and military dictatorship Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:51:00 +0700 Karen network seeks funds for displaced in Myanmar https://www.ucanews.com/news/karen-network-seeks-funds-for-displaced-in-myanmar/99226 UCA99226 Group sees funding shortfall amid deepening crisis in the conflict-torn nation Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:48:00 +0700 Myanmar mourns victims of air attack on concert https://www.ucanews.com/news/myanmar-mourns-victims-of-air-attack-on-concert/99203 UCA99203 At least 80 were killed when military jets bombed Oct 23 celebration of the Kachin Independence Organization anniversary Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:29:00 +0700 Catechists from Myanmar deliver food, supplies https://www.ucanews.com/news/catechists-from-myanmar-deliver-food-supplies/99192 UCA99192 Over 14 million people, roughly a quarter of the country's population, are in need of humanitarian assistance Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:33:00 +0700