The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) welcomed the election of Joe Biden as president of the United States of America.
“We warmly send our prayerful wishes and congratulations to the people of America and the President-Elect Joe Biden,” read a statement signed by Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, FABC president.
The prelates noted that with the election of Biden the United States “enters into a new phase in their glorious history, affirming democracy and universal good.”
“President-Elect Joe Biden comes from a long tradition of Catholic faith-based life. His concern for the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor is a refreshing welcome,” read the bishops’ statement.
“The world with its poor and its climate challenges look forward to the USA fortifying the global fight against global warming and poverty,” it added.
“With prayerful wishes we welcome him and do hope his tenure will pay greater attention to countries in the margins like Myanmar,” read the statement.
The federation of Catholic bishops’ conferences expressed hope that the United States “will play its leadership role in the company of international organizations like the UN.