VATICAN CITY 鈥斅燩ope Francis on Monday called for the prompt release of political leaders imprisoned following a coup in Myanmar, in a speech to ambassadors to the Holy See.
鈥淭he path to democracy undertaken in recent years was brusquely interrupted by last week鈥檚 coup d鈥檈tat. This has led to the imprisonment of different political leaders, who I hope will be promptly released as a sign of encouragement for a sincere dialogue aimed at the good of the country,鈥 the pope said.
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