The massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay last Friday has not only laid waste to large parts of Myanmar’s last royal capital but has also devastated the seat of its current military rulers, leaving many in Naypyitaw scrambling for a place to live.Since the sprawling city, carved out of the jungles of central Myanmar, [...]
A powerful earthquake has struck Myanmar and Thailand, leaving hundreds feared dead. The earthquake has caused widespread panic and destruction, with aftershocks adding to the fear. Many buildings collapsed, and dozens of people were trapped. Rescue teams are continuously working to save those still buried. Authorities and many are joining hands and working to assess [...]
Myanmar’s military junta set fire to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in the Diocese of Banmaw on March 16 before St. Patrick’s feast day. The attack left the historic church destroyed during military operations. This follows a previous assault on February 26, when the cathedral’s rectory, diocesan offices, and schools were also burned. Myanmar has been in [...]
Myanmar's military government plans to hold elections in December or January but many people worry they will not be fair. Since the 2021 coup, the country has faced violence strict rules, and money problems. Many people including Christians are suffering because of these hardships. Some hope the elections will bring change but others fear they [...]
The people of Myanmar continue to endure hardship under military rule, following the 2021 coup that overthrew the civilian government. Armed conflict, economic collapse, and humanitarian crises have deeply affected civilians, with many forced to flee their homes or take up resistance against the junta. The struggle for democracy remains intense, with opposition groups, ethnic [...]
Myanmar Population: 58 million Christian: 8 percent Dominant religion: Buddhism Persecution ranking: 13 Myanmar’s economy has never been strong. They have a long history of military rule. Such misrule destroys the economy and the people subjected to it. There was a 10-year period between 2011 and 2021 when Myanmar had civilian rule. The middle class [...]
The Church in Myanmar has faced an uphill battle. Adoniram Judson, one of the first American missionaries to an Asian country, was imprisoned when he tried to take the gospel to the Burmese people over 200 years ago. The situation has been difficult ever since. There have been several [...]