Pope Francis and Aung San Suu Kyi avoid Rohingya crisis discussion

Pontiff skirts issue of persecuted Muslim minority amid fears for Myanmar’s Catholic community

 Pope Francis (L) speaks with Myanmars civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi (R) during their meeting in Naypyidaw on November 28,
Pope Francis with Aung San Suu Kyi during their meeting today
(Image credit: MAX ROSSI/AFP/Getty Images)

Pope Francis and Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi concluded a highly anticipated meeting in Naypyidaw today without discussing the Rohingya Muslim crisis.

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