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Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith leaves for the Vatican

The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, departed for the Vatican this morning (23). It is reported that Cardinal Ranjith departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake at 9.30 a.m. to…

World Leaders Mourn The Loss Of Pope Francis

Voices from global leaders echoed and mourned the loss of Pope Francis who died on April 21 at the age of 88. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India, said on a post on X: "Deeply pained by the passing of His Holiness…

Pope Francis Dies At 88 – End Of An Era

Pope Francis, passed away at the age of 88, His death marks the end of a papacy that redefined the role of the Pope in the modern world, emphasising humility, social justice, and the need for reform within the Catholic Church.…

Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence

A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according to his upcoming autobiography. The Pope writes that, after landing in Baghdad in March 2021, he was told an…