Easter attacks 2019
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Church in Sri Lanka to begin canonization process for hundreds killed in 2019 Easter attack
The Archdiocese of Colombo has plans to submit a petition to the Vatican to declare those killed in the Easter... Read more
Sri Lankan bishops demand answers from president, two years after Easter bombing
In a July 12 letter addressed to the president of Sri Lanka, Catholic leaders criticized the “lethargic pace” of a... Read more
Cardinal Ranjith leads Sri Lankan Catholics in prayer for justice two years after Easter bombing
More than 260 people died and over 500 were injured in suicide bomb attacks on Easter Sunday in 2019. Read more
'We will take to the streets': Cardinal demands answers over 2019 Easter bombings
Cardinal Malcom Ranjith of Colombo has said he will lead public protests if the Sri Lankan government fails to produce... Read more
Sri Lanka holds first public Masses since Easter attacks
The Sri Lankan Catholic Church on May 12 held its first public Sunday Masses since suicide bombers claimed more than... Read more
Despite ongoing threats, ordination Mass takes place in Sri Lanka
As most Catholic churches remain closed across Sri Lanka, following the Easter bombings that claimed more than 250 lives, one... Read more
Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings
The Islamic State claimed responsibility Tuesday for the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed at least 321 people and... Read more
'Controlled explosion' near St. Anthony's church as Sri Lanka remains on high alert
Local media reported scenes of panic and confusion April 22, as crowds fled the area after what has been described... Read more
