Myanmar general tells pope no religious discrimination

You're referring to the recent meeting between Pope Francis and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the head of the Myanmar military, on May 24, 2017.

During their meeting, the Senior General assured the Pope that there is no religious discrimination in Myanmar, despite the country's long history of persecution and violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority. The Pope had expressed concerns about the treatment of the Rohingya, who have been subjected to forced labor, rape, and other human rights abuses.

The Senior General's statement was met with skepticism by human rights groups and many observers, who point to the widespread discrimination and violence faced by the Rohingya and other religious minorities in Myanmar. The country's military has been accused of committing atrocities against the Rohingya, including mass killings, rape, and arson, which have forced hundreds of thousands to flee to neighboring Bangladesh.

The Pope's visit to Myanmar was seen as an opportunity to raise awareness about the plight of the Rohingya and to urge the government to take action to protect their rights. However, the Senior General's denial of religious discrimination has been seen as a setback for efforts to address the crisis.

It's worth noting that the Pope's visit to Myanmar was also criticized by some for being too soft on the military government, and for not using the opportunity to more strongly condemn the persecution of the Rohingya. The Pope did, however, use his visit to urge the government to work towards peace and reconciliation, and to protect the rights of all citizens, including the Rohingya.