The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the faithful to pray for the peaceful resolution of rising political tension in Myanmar.
In a circular, CBCP President and Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles issued the appeal following the violent attack last Sunday at the Sacred Heart Church in Kayanthayar in Eastern Myanmar, which was supposedly hit by military bombardment resulting to four fatalities.
The incident prompted Archbishop of Yangon, Myanmar Cardinal Charles Maung Bo to appeal for prayers from the CBCP.
In response, Valles called for cathedrals and parishes to pray for the suffering people of Myanmar during the celebration of the Most Holy Trinity on May 30, 2021.
“Let us beg the Lord for an end to this violence and for all the people concerned to be led towards the forgoing of peace,” Valles said.
Tension in Myanmar remains high following the military coup in the Southeast Asian country on February 1.
Daily protests are currently being held by many people in Myanmar to oppose the military takeover.
Over 800 people were killed because of the ongoing conflict.
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