Pope Francis urges Aung San Suu Kyi's release, offers Vatican as refuge during Southeast Asia tour.

Pope Francis has urged for the release of Myanmar's former leader and Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, offering the Vatican as a potential refuge for her. His remarks were made during a recent 12-day tour in Southeast Asia while discussing the importance of peace and democratic values for Myanmar's future. Suu Kyi, 78, has been imprisoned since a military coup in 2021, facing 27 years in prison on various charges, which she denies.

September 24, 2024
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