By LiCAS.news
MYANMAR – A Catholic bishop in Myanmar has called for hope and resilience after airstrikes by the Burmese army destroyed the Church of Christ the King in Falam, Chin State, earlier this year.
“They destroyed the walls of the church, but not the faith. Our faith remains strong, the people of God in Falam continue to believe and hope. The faithful will rebuild the Church of Christ the King, everyone will do their part,” said Bishop Lucius Hre Kung of Hakha, during a pastoral visit to the ruins of the church.
In a report by the Vatican’s Fides News Agency, the bishop stressed the centrality of prayer for communities facing war and displacement.
“In this moment of suffering and trial, we remain firmly anchored in prayer and united with the Heart of Christ and the Heart of Mary, who take upon themselves all the sufferings of humanity. Jesus and Mary give us the strength and hope to continue and hope for a future of peace,” he said.
The Church of Christ the King was completed and consecrated in November 2023 for about 1,000 Catholics in Falam.
Months later, the town was caught in fighting between the Chinland Defense Force (CDF) and the Burmese army. When CDF forces took control of Falam, government troops launched airstrikes on the area, damaging the new parish church.
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