Tag: Sri Lanka economy
Sri Lanka’s priests, nuns express concern over ‘repression,’ possible arrest of...
1,640 Catholic priests, nuns, and brothers from 23 congregations called on the government to stop the "repression" of protesters
World Bank refuses new funding for bankrupt Sri Lanka
The World Bank said it was concerned about the impact of the crisis on Sri Lanka's people but was not ready to give funds
Philippine Catholic bishop appeals for help for Filipinos in Sri Lanka
“For their safety and their protection we support the repatriation of our Filipino nationals in Sri Lanka," said Bishop Ruperto Santos
Pope Francis reiterates call for ‘peaceful solution’ to Sri Lanka’s crisis
"I join the religious leaders in imploring everyone to refrain from all forms of violence and to initiate a process of dialogue"
With president’s resignation, Sri Lankans show world they are ‘not ready...
Claretian missionary priest said young people, who have become the visible leaders in recent protests, made it clear “that they are of a different generation”
Sri Lanka president submits resignation from Singapore
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's emailed resignation would be examined before a formal announcement — expected on Friday — is made
Power of the people
"What we experience today is the first step of change. There is a very long way to go for a real transformation. Let us do it together."
Sri Lanka’s Church leaders hail ‘people power’ as country’s president flees...
Sri Lanka's president flew out of his country to the Maldives in a probable prelude to his resignation
Pope Francis urges authorities in Sri Lanka ‘not to ignore the...
"I renew my appeal for peace and I implore those who have authority not to ignore the cry of the poor and the necessities of the people”
Sri Lanka’s religious leaders echo calls for president’s resignation over economic...
Methodist Bishop Asiri Perera said Rajapaksa’s resignation “will be the first step for the recovery of the nation”