Yangon (AsiaNews) - Pope Francis is in Myanmar. The papal plane landed in Yangon, the first stop of his trip, at 13.22 local time.
Thus begins his 21st apostolic journey that will then take him to Bangladesh. The Pope was welcomed aboard the plane by the Apostolic Nuncio Msgr. Paul Tschang In-Nam and the head of the protocol.
The Pope was officially at Yangon welcomed by a Minister of the President of the Republic Htin Kyaw. Bishops from Myanmar and a hundred children and ethnic groups in a traditional dress were also present. The welcome ceremony was a Guard of Honor, without any speeches. The Pope then headed to the Archbishopric of Yangon where he will reside during his stay in Myanmar. After the celebration of Mass in private, dinner and a period of rest is scheduled.
