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1948–2025 Myanmar
Raymond Saw Po Ray (11 August 1948 – 6 January 2025) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an auxillary bishop of the Archdiocese of Yangon and as the bishop of the Diocese of Mawlamyine.
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Before talking about a new era, we are at the beginning of a new phase, since there are still many challenges ahead.
Today the people of Burma live the opportunity to make a change to the real life of the country. We hope there is good will on behalf of all social components, government and society.
It is a very positive sign for the nation. The government has said it wants to listen to the will of the people.
We hope that the conflict and violence cease, but we know it will be difficult, because of the desire of some belligerent military leaders and also because of China's interest.
We need to be patient, work together and be able to negotiate, even in politically sensitive phases. On our behalf, we can pray and hope, supporting morally and spiritually every positive effort that points to the progress of the nation.
In the assembly of Bishops we faced pastoral issues, but we are attentive to the evolution of Burmese society. We are confident that the Church and all Christians will have an important role and contribute to building a future of peace, freedom and justice in Myanmar.
We follow closely and with concern the situation regarding the conflicts with ethnic minorities in the country. We are all aware that this is a crucial issue for the future of the nation. We want to work to build peace in Myanmar.
We are aware of living in a historical phase of transition, even delicate. We must be patient, since the processes initiated, including the democratic one, are slow. We must take a gradual approach and proceed step by step, without forcing our hand.
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