Cambodian Church Gains Independence
The Catholic Church in Cambodia has ordained its first Cambodian bishop since the Khmer Rouge, marking a significant step towards adapting to local culture.
The Church in Cambodia is beginning to walk on its own legs after years of darkness.
Monsignor Pierre Suon Hang Ly, the new Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Phnom Penh, emphasized the need for the Church to seize the initiative and stand up as part of the broader Church, while maintaining its own identity.
- Number of Catholics in Cambodia: up to 75,000
- Percentage of population: less than 2%
- Mainly minority ethnic Cham with roots in Vietnam
Author's summary: Cambodian Church gains independence with new bishop.
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