Colombo, April 21, 2025 (AFP) - Sri Lanka recalls Pope Francis' compassion on Easter bombing anniversary

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2025-04-21

Sri Lankan Catholics offered prayers for Pope Francis on Monday, the sixth anniversary of the Easter bombings that killed 279 people, recalling his "deep empathy" for the victims. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said the pontiff had met with a 41-member delegation of survivors at the Vatican three years ago, comforting each one individually and pledging continued support to ensure justice. "The Holy Father deviated from a prepared text to urge the Sri L......

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