Pope Francis is calling for the release of the former leader of the ousted Burmese government, Aung San Suu Kyi. In a recent conversation with Jesuits in Asia and reported in the Italian daily Corriere della Serahe has ” proposed to the Vatican to welcome him on our territory “.
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” I called for the release of Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi and received her son in Rome. I proposed to the Vatican to welcome him to our territory. ” said Pope Francis, according to comments taken from conversations with Jesuits published in the daily Corriere della Sera.
The Pope, returning from a tour of four countries in Asia and Oceania, the longest trip of his pontificate, has in fact discussed the situation in private Burma. He says he refuses to remain silent. The future of this country ” must be a peace based on respect for the dignity and rights of all, on respect for a democratic ordera system that allows everyone to contribute to the common good ” he added.
A 27-year sentence
The 78-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner is still serving a 27-year sentence. Hidden from public view since her arrest by the military during their coup in 2021, she was transferred from her cell to house arrest last April and is reportedly struggling with health problems, according to local media.
The Pope met Aung San Suu Kyi in 2017 to support him and encourage his efforts to bring peace to the country.
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