The Pope did not make any remarks.
Pope Francis' last stop before the airport was at the Benedict XVI Cultural Institute in Bolawalana, where he blessed the Chapel of Our Lady of Lanka.
Pope Francis was welcomed at the instiute by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo and Father Mahamalge Quintus Fernando, the institute's rector. Among the thousands of people gathered were about 250 construction workers who helped build the institute, some local fishermen and a choir.
Cardinal Ranjith launched the project to create the Benedict XVI Institute in 2011. The institute aims to collaborate with the agencies of Sri Lanka to rebuild the nation after 30 years of civil war. The institutes will have departments in interreligious dialogue and cooperation, foreign languages, and higher studies. The higher studies department will focus on areas like theology, philosophy, economics and business.
Pope Francis' Sri Lankan trip began Jan. 12. It included meetings with religious leaders in the majority Buddhist country and the canonization of St. Joseph Vaz, a 17th century priest who is now the first recognized Sri Lankan saint.
"His undivided love for God opened him to love for his neighbor; he ministered to those in need, whoever and wherever they were," the Pope said at St. Joseph Vaz's canonization Mass in Colombo Jan. 14. "His example continues to inspire the Church in Sri Lanka today. She gladly and generously serves all members of society."