Pope Francis Offers Vatican Haven to Aung San Suu Kyi

Pope Francis has called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the former leader of Myanmar, offering the Vatican as a potential refuge for her. During a series of meetings with Jesuits in Asia, he expressed concern over the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and emphasized the need for peace, human rights, and a democratic order. Suu Kyi, who has been detained since a military coup in 2021, is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence on various charges that her supporters claim are politically motivated. The pontiff met with her son in Rome and made a public appeal for her release, underscoring the urgency of addressing the dire situation in Myanmar. With increasing violence reported by the United Nations, the Pope's remarks highlight the international community's attention on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country.