Myanmar Christians appeal for release of detained leaders
Bishops issue a directive urging the faithful not to display Catholic symbols during anti-coup protests
UCA News reporter
Updated: February 10, 2021 05:46 AM GMT
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Priests, nuns and seminarians take part in a procession in Loikaw, capital of Kayah state, to pray for peace and show solidarity with the people of Myanmar on Feb. 9. (Photo: Aung Nge Philip)
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM) and the Myanmar Council of Churches have appealed to the military for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other detained leaders while urging them to act in a peaceful way.