Myanmar’s Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon has issued a farewell message as he concludes his second three-year term as the President of the Federation of the Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), saying he is “filled with profound gratitude and humility.” “Our journey together,” he reflected, “has been one of profound growth, learning, and shared commitment to the Christian values that unite us.” As he thanked all those who have been crucial to helping the FABC in this sense, he noted that “we have been motivated by Jesus and a Christological vision for Asia.”
“Through our collective efforts,” Cardinal Bo observed, “we have made significant strides in fulfilling our mission.” “Amo-ng our greatest achievements has been the ongoing synodal journey, where we have embraced the spirit of collaboration, dialogue, and mutual understanding,” he said, adding that it has “not only strengthened the bonds within FABC but has also allowed us to discern more clearly our shared vision and purpose.” Moreover, he commended the FABC’s continued engagement “in mean-ingful conversations that have led to concrete actions in many areas, ensuring that our faith remains vibrant and relevant in the contemporary world.” Cardinal Bo recalled that, over the course of the last six years, much has been accomplished and much progress has been made.