Pope Francis Calls for Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Vatican Refuge

The pontiff appeals for the liberation of Myanmar's detained ex-leader during his tour of Southeast Asia, emphasizing the need for peace and democracy.

• Pope Francis has called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been detained since a 2021 military coup in Myanmar.
• The Pope offered the Vatican as a safe haven for Suu Kyi, meeting her son in Rome to discuss the situation.
• Suu Kyi, 78, faces a 27-year prison sentence on charges widely seen as politically motivated.
• The Pope stressed the importance of peace based on respect for human dignity and democratic order in Myanmar.
• A recent UN report highlights increased violence and arrests by Myanmar's military junta amid ongoing civil conflict.

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The Independent South China Morning Post