Papal envoy to celebrate centennial of Myanmar cathedral
(Dec.07, 2011) An envoy of Pope Benedict XVI will lead a solemn Mass on the 100th anniversary of the Cathedral in Yangon, Myanmar on Thursday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Renato Martino, retired president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace will concelebrate Mass in St. Mary’s Cathedral, which is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Joining him at the alter will be Archbishop Charles Bo of Yangon, Archbishop Giovanni d'Aniello, the apostolic delegate in Myanmar and Laos, and the country's bishops. Invitees include Aung San Suu Kyi who is a Buddhist, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leader of the country's National League for Democracy. Cardinal Martino is expected to read a message from Pope Benedict at the event.
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