Pope arrives in Myanmar on high-stakes visitEarlier Francis smiled and waved as he moved through the estimated 150,000 faithful in his “popemobile”. Many worshippers held Myanmar flags and wore colourful costume from the country’s myriad ethnic groups. Like many others at the mass she is from one of Myanmar’s conflict-riddled borderlands, where minority groups have long been marginalised by the Buddhist-dominated state. The pope is set to hold a meeting with Buddhist leaders later Wednesday, on a visit that has been strong political as well as religious overtones. There have been Catholics in Myanmar for over 500 years and they generally enjoy good relations with the Buddhist majority.

Source: The Express Tribune November 29, 2017 06:45 UTC