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CAFOD welcomes Pope Francis' visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh


Pope Francis begins his apostolic visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh next Monday, 27 November. After three days in Myanmar he will visit neighbouring Bangladesh from 30 November to 2 December.

CAFOD has welcomed the visit. Chris Bain, director of CAFOD said: "The Pope's visit brings much needed hope to two countries reeling from recent events, including flooding and conflict. We reiterate the call Pope Francis is making for peace and reconciliation, and an end to the violence and fear affecting thousands of people.

"I am deeply distressed at the horrific scenes of suffering and of vulnerable people fleeing extreme violence. The humanitarian community are cleaning the wounds of this crisis, as we have done before when faced with terrible violence on a massive scale. Pope Francis' visit will shed light on this crisis and hopefully move the diplomatic process which is urgently needed to end the suffering.

"Although the Catholic population in both countries is small, the Catholic Church in Myanmar and Bangladesh play a key role advocating for peace and dialogue."

"Both Myanmar and Bangladesh face an increasing risk of strong storms, floods, and droughts which displace, kill and destroy the livelihoods of millions of people. Those who are most affected are always the poorest and most vulnerable.

"Supporting Pope Francis' message in his encyclical Laudato Si', CAFOD are calling for a more inclusive discussion about how we can protect our common home and ensure the economy serves the people and not vice versa. Protecting the environment and addressing the causes and impacts of climate change are key to this."

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