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Myanmar: Church emerging from decades of repression
December 26, 2014
Civilian rule in Myanmar (Burma) has allowed the Church to emerge from the shadows, according to an Agence France-Presse report.
The year 2014 saw the first beatification of a Burmese martyr and the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the area’s evangelization.
The Southeast Asian nation of 51.4 million is 89% Buddhist, 4% Muslim, 3% Protestant, and 1% Catholic.
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Further information:
- After decades of repression, Myanmar Catholics find voice (AFP)
- Beatification of Burmese martyrs an encouragement to Church in Myanmar (Vatican Radio)
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