By LiCAS.news reporter
Yangon: Several Catholic priests and nuns have joined street protests in Myanmar to condemn the military coup and to call for a return to democracy.
In the Diocese of Pathein, several priests, nuns and seminarians were seen carrying placards to show support for the protesters.
“Now we stand with the people of Myanmar in their sufferings. We want our country to get a pure democracy,” said Father Vicent Myo Min Soe.
“We want to show the military government that we cannot accept the military coup,” he said, adding that he joined the protests “for justice.”
A seminarian who introduced himself only as Deacon Gabriel said he wanted to “express my desire and raise my voice.”
“With the intention of true justice, I stand with the people,” he said.
“We cannot live under military rule anymore,” said Sister Daniella, a Catholic nun. “We have to live under military rule for over 70 years already,” she said.
“We are with people today,” said Father Columba Tun Lin. “For our country and our future, we will stand together with the people,” he said.
Earlier, Myanmar’s military leaders tried to talk with religious leaders in what was perceived to be a “charm offensive” in the guise of distributing COVID-19 relief goods.
Reports said several generals met with Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon and Bishop John Saw Yaw Han to donate COVID-19 relief items.
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