Pope arrives in Myanmar (2)

(ANSA) - Rome, November 27 - Pope Francis arrived in Myanmar on Monday to start his 21st apostolic trip, a visit which will also take on Bangladesh.
    The pontiff was greeted by Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, the Apostolic Nuncio in Myanmar, and two groups of children in traditional costumes. He was also greeted by a minister representing President Htin Kyaw.
    At 18:00 local the pope will meet army chief General Min Aubg Hlaing, one of the country's most powerful man. Among the most delicate issues facing the pope is hown to address the persecution of the Rohingya people, many of whom have fled to Bangladesh.
    The use of the word Rohingya to refer to the Islamic minority is hotly contested by the majority Buddhist population.
    Yangon Archbishop Cardinal Charles Maung Bo told TV2000 that he had warned the pope not to use the word.