Tag: Sri Lanka politics
New Sri Lanka president sworn in eyeing unity government
The new leader was expected to shortly form a cabinet to steer the country out of its worst economic crisis
New Sri Lanka leader vows tough line against troublemakers
Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will not bow to violence after winning a parliamentary vote to succeed Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka’s Catholic bishops call for a leader who can be...
"The immediate step most suitable at present is to form a new interim leadership to bring about that political and economic stability”
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
Sri Lankan cardinal urges country’s president, prime minister to keep word...
“We are skeptics of our political leaders and their promises,” said Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo
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”
Support Our Mission
We work tirelessly each day to tell the stories of those living on the fringe of society in Asia and how the Church in all its forms - be it lay, religious or priests - carries out its mission to support those in need, the neglected and the voiceless.
We need your help to continue our work each day. Make a difference and donate today.
