Pope Francis arrives in Yangon on Apostolic Visit to
Myanmar
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis arrived in Yangon on
Monday afternoon to crowds of cheering and dancing faithful, as he begins his
Apostolic Journey to Myanmar.
The Holy Father was greeted at Yangon's airport by the
Apostolic Nuncio to Myanmar, Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, and the
country's bishops.
Also welcoming the Pope was a state delegate representing
Myanmar's President Htin Kyaw.
Hundreds of faithful robed in traditional dress lined the
streets to express their joy for Pope Francis' arrival through dance and song.
Pope Francis celebrated Holy Mass in private at the
Archbishop of Yangon's residence before having dinner and resting for the
remainder of the day.
He flies on Tuesday to Myanmar's capital, Nay Pyi Taw, where
he will make a courtesy visit to the president and meet with State officials
and members of civil society.
In-flight greetings
Aboard the papal plane bound for Myanmar, Pope Francis
briefly greeted the journalists accompanying him on his 21st Apostolic Journey.
He thanked them for their accompaniment and work, which, he
said, "always bears fruit".
The Pope also wished them a safe trip and said, "They
say it is too hot now [in Myanmar]. I'm sorry, but may it be fruitful
nonetheless."
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