Pope Francis landed in Myanmar, and in a diplomatic minefield, on Monday. In Myanmar, the pope will seek to strike a careful balance by maintaining his moral authority without endangering his tiny local flock. The general gave the pope an ornate rice bowl and a harp in the shape of a goat. Upon arriving in Yangon, Pope Francis was greeted on the tarmac by Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the city’s archbishop, followed by local bishops and a delegation of children in traditional clothing. After a visit to India fell through, Myanmar filled a hole in the pope’s schedule.

Source: The Irish Times November 27, 2017 09:22 UTC