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Pope Francis has named Msgr Celso Ba Shwe as the new bishop of Loikaw diocese — the worst affected diocese in civil war-torn Myanmar.Bells rang at the Christ the King Cathedral in Loikaw, capital of eastern Kayah State, bordering Thailand, on March 29 when retired Bishop Sotero Phamo revealed the new appointment.
“We thank God as we are in a very challenging time as IDPs are thirsty for spiritual and moral support from the bishop, the clergy and religious,” said Shwe. The new bishop played a leading role in providing humanitarian assistance to IDPs in Loikaw diocese where 16 parishes out of 38 are severely affected by a longstanding conflict which has intensified since the junta ousted the elected government in a coup on Feb 1, 2021.
“Becoming a bishop is for the poor and for those who are most in need, including IDPs. So, I will prioritise it,” Shwe said.
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