Tag: Sri Lanka
Christian Conference of Asia appeals for international intervention in Sri Lanka
"Sri Lanka's economic collapse requires the immediate global attention … and the full solidarity of the Churches"
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
Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church leaders condemn ‘high-handed action’ of new president
Cardinal Ranjith hit President Wickremesinghe for acting "against the basic right of the people to protest, which is a democratic right"
Catholic nuns unite with diverse movement demanding change in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankans are experiencing one of the worst economic and political crises today, yet they enjoy an “unusual unity and brotherhood”
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
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”
Pontifical foundation sends aid for priests, religious in Sri Lanka
“The economic situation in the country is very serious,” said Bishop Valence Mendis of Kandy and apostolic administrator of Chilaw