This is the second attack on a cathedral in Myanmar in two months.
The Burmese army has destroyed a number of Catholic sites in recent months in the southeast Asian country.
Women present during brutal attack describe how Fr. Donald Martin Ye Naing Win submitted "like a lamb to the slaughter."
Arrests made in alleged murder of 44-year-old Fr. Donald Martin, but motives remain unknown. Nation is in civil war and People's Defence Force controls area.
February 1 marks the 4th anniversary of military takeover that led to civil war. The country is in dire need of prayer.
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Sr. Ann Rose Nu Tawng once again places herself between life and death in Myanmar.
A surge in cases seems to be exacerbated by the political instability resulting from February's military coup.
"God used me to save the people," said Sister Rose.
People were taking shelter from local clashes between insurgents and army.
The Church in Myanmar is asking us to pray for peace with a Hail Mary in our daily Rosary.
ACN Executive President Thomas Heine-Geldern supports the appeal made by Pope Francis
Cardinal Charles Bo made an impassioned plea, begging those protesting to stick to the path of peace.
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo makes an appeal for peace.
The pope said, "I too kneel in the streets ... and say, 'End the violence!'"
Social media giant deletes account -- at cardinal's request.
"Shoot me first," Sr. Ann Nu Thawng challenges armed guards.
