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Pope Francis Stands With Victims Of "Cruel Violence" In Sri Lanka
Pope Francis Sunday expressed his sadness at the deadly bomb attacks in Sri Lanka and said he stood with the victims of "such cruel violence."
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After 300 Years, Sri Lanka Gets its First Saint, A Goan
After over 300 years, efforts to canonize Indian-origin Catholic priest Joseph Vaz finally concluded with Pope Francis giving Sri Lanka its first Saint, a Goan.
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Sri Lanka Releases 572 Prisoners to Mark Pope Visit
Sri Lanka released nearly 600 prisoners and reduced jail terms for others on Wednesday to mark Pope Francis' visit and his proclamation of the country's first saint.
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Joseph Vaz: Sri Lanka's First Saint
Sri Lanka's first saint was a 17th century missionary whose role in reviving the Catholic faith during religious persecution by Dutch colonisers gives him a contemporary resonance on the island.
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After Minorities Vote for Change of Power, Pope Francis Visits Sri Lanka
Pope Francis arrived in Sri Lanka today on a 3-day visit. He was received by the newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena.
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Roman Catholic Church Says No Election Around Pope Francis Visit to Sri Lanka
The Roman Catholic church in Sri Lanka says it has asked the government to ensure that the country's presidential election does not conflict with Pope Francis' visit to the country early next year.
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Pope Francis to Conduct Public Mass During Sri Lanka Visit
Pope Francis will hold two separate public mass, one in the national capital Colombo and another in the northwestern region of Mannar, during his maiden visit to Sri Lanka in January next year.
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Pope Francis to Conduct Public Mass During Sri Lanka Visit
Pope Francis will hold two separate public mass, one in the national capital Colombo and another in the northwestern region of Mannar, during his maiden visit to Sri Lanka in January next year.
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Pope Francis to Visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January
The Vatican has confirmed the dates for Pope Francis' second trip to Asia, a week long visit from January 12th to 19th to Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
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Pope Expresses Concern, Calls for Reconciliation in Sri Lanka
Pope Francis has expressed concern over growing ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka and encouraged bishops from the country to promote reconciliation and human rights to address the issue.
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Pope Francis may visit Sri Lanka in Asia visit
Pope Francis on Saturday told Sri Lankans living in Italy that he hoped to take up an invitation to visit their country, where the wounds of civil war still needed to heal.
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Pope Francis Stands With Victims Of "Cruel Violence" In Sri Lanka
Pope Francis Sunday expressed his sadness at the deadly bomb attacks in Sri Lanka and said he stood with the victims of "such cruel violence."
-
After 300 Years, Sri Lanka Gets its First Saint, A Goan
After over 300 years, efforts to canonize Indian-origin Catholic priest Joseph Vaz finally concluded with Pope Francis giving Sri Lanka its first Saint, a Goan.
-
Sri Lanka Releases 572 Prisoners to Mark Pope Visit
Sri Lanka released nearly 600 prisoners and reduced jail terms for others on Wednesday to mark Pope Francis' visit and his proclamation of the country's first saint.
-
Joseph Vaz: Sri Lanka's First Saint
Sri Lanka's first saint was a 17th century missionary whose role in reviving the Catholic faith during religious persecution by Dutch colonisers gives him a contemporary resonance on the island.
-
After Minorities Vote for Change of Power, Pope Francis Visits Sri Lanka
Pope Francis arrived in Sri Lanka today on a 3-day visit. He was received by the newly elected president Maithripala Sirisena.
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Roman Catholic Church Says No Election Around Pope Francis Visit to Sri Lanka
The Roman Catholic church in Sri Lanka says it has asked the government to ensure that the country's presidential election does not conflict with Pope Francis' visit to the country early next year.
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Pope Francis to Conduct Public Mass During Sri Lanka Visit
Pope Francis will hold two separate public mass, one in the national capital Colombo and another in the northwestern region of Mannar, during his maiden visit to Sri Lanka in January next year.
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Pope Francis to Conduct Public Mass During Sri Lanka Visit
Pope Francis will hold two separate public mass, one in the national capital Colombo and another in the northwestern region of Mannar, during his maiden visit to Sri Lanka in January next year.
-
Pope Francis to Visit Sri Lanka, Philippines in January
The Vatican has confirmed the dates for Pope Francis' second trip to Asia, a week long visit from January 12th to 19th to Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
-
Pope Expresses Concern, Calls for Reconciliation in Sri Lanka
Pope Francis has expressed concern over growing ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka and encouraged bishops from the country to promote reconciliation and human rights to address the issue.
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Pope Francis may visit Sri Lanka in Asia visit
Pope Francis on Saturday told Sri Lankans living in Italy that he hoped to take up an invitation to visit their country, where the wounds of civil war still needed to heal.
