Pope in Sri Lanka
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An environment encyclical in March? Pope Francis hopes so
During an in-flight press conference on his way to the Philippines, Pope Francis said he plans to have his much-anticipated... Read more
Pope Francis bids farewell to Sri Lanka, Philippines up next
Pope Francis departed Sri Lanka for the Philippines on Thursday morning after an eventful trip to the island country. Read more
Pope's visit prompts release of more than 600 Sri Lankan prisoners
Prompted by Pope Francis' visit and in keeping with the ongoing theme of reconciliation, more than 600 men and women... Read more
Francis makes impromptu visit to Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka
On Wednesday evening following his scheduled events, Pope Francis made a brief, unplanned visit to a Buddhist temple in Sri... Read more
'Mary forgave her son's killers': The Pope on healing in Sri Lanka
At a Marian shine during his three-day trip to Sri Lanka, Pope Francis touched on the country's brutal decades-long civil... Read more
At papal Mass in Sri Lanka, disabled man seeks 'big blessing'
Among the attendees at the papal Mass in Sri Lanka on Wednesday was Romello Dias, a 20-year-old man who has... Read more
Pope Francis' full homily on Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka's first saint
In Saint Joseph we see a powerful sign of God's goodness and love for the people of Sri Lanka. But... Read more
Pope Francis lauds first Sri Lankan saint's undivided love for God
Pope Francis on Wednesday canonized Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka’s first saint, praising the 17th century priest’s love for the Sri... Read more
Sri Lankan cardinal credits papal trip for post-election peace
After tense elections yielded a new president just days before Pope Francis' arrival in Sri Lanka, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said... Read more
Don't use religion as a weapon of war, Pope Francis insists
In an oft-repeated message to interreligious groups, Pope Francis stressed again that believers must unite in condemning violence and insist... Read more
A warm Sri Lanka welcome – Pope greeted by 40 elephants
In all, there were 40 elephants that the Sri Lankan authorities decided to include in Pope Francis’ welcome ceremony upon... Read more
Amid schedule delays, Pope cancels meeting with Sri Lanka bishops
Pope Francis decided to forego a scheduled meeting with the bishops of Sri Lanka Jan. 13 after delays in arriving... Read more
Pope Francis: Sri Lankans can learn to live as one family
Pope Francis has begun his visit to Sri Lanka, voicing hopes for “days of friendship, dialogue and solidarity.” Read more
For Sri Lanka, Pope's visit solidifies peace after brutal civil war
Falling just five years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, Pope Francis’ visit to the country is seen... Read more
Preparing for Francis, Sri Lanka Church considers roadmap for peace
Deep wounds have barely begun healing. Only few years have passed since Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in May 2009.... Read more
What will the Pope be up to in Sri Lanka, Philippines? Take a look
Today the Vatican published the official itinerary for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, during which... Read more
Buddhist composes symphony to mark Pope's Sri Lanka visit
In an effort for religious reconciliation, the Sri Lankan government has commissioned a symphony from a Buddhist composer to commemorate... Read more
Dates for Pope's trip to Sri Lanka and Philippines confirmed
The Holy See Press Office confirmed today that Pope Francis will be traveling to Sri Lanka Jan. 12-15 and to... Read more
Pope's Sri Lanka trip will be January 13-15
The coordinator of Sri Lankan migrants in Italy has confirmed the dates announced by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for Pope Francis’... Read more
Pope Francis announces plans to visit Philippines, Sri Lanka
On his return flight from the Holy Land, Pope Francis announced that he will visit Sri Lanka and the Philippines... Read more
