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The usually forthright pontiff walked a diplomatic tightrope during his four days in Myanmar - the first papal visit to the country - avoiding any direct reference to the Rohingya in public. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis wraps up Asia tour after meeting Rohingyas refugees

Pope Francis is known for championing the rights of refugees and has repeatedly expressed support for the long-suffering...

2 Dec 2017 6:00 PM IST

Bangladesh has a tiny Christian population but they turned out in large numbers for Fridays service, many having queued for hours to get into the park. (Photo: AP)

After much precaution in Myanmar, Pope uses Rohingya' for refugees in...

Pope Francis is known for championing the rights of refugees and has repeatedly expressed his support for the Rohingya.

2 Dec 2017 3:35 PM IST

Francis arrived in Dhaka on Thursday from Myanmar, where he walked a diplomatic tightrope, publicly avoiding allegations that the army is waging an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Rohingya. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis leads giant open-air mass in Dhaka ahead of Rohingya...

Francis praised Bangladesh for giving refuge to the Rohingya who have flooded in since a military crackdown in Rakhine...

1 Dec 2017 5:02 PM IST