(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had pledged his commitment to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks and to take steps towards uncovering the truth, Archbishop of Colombo – His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said.
The cardinal has said this while responding to the media, after the President called on him yesterday (Sep. 23) at the Archbishop’s House and received blessings.
The Cardinal had expressed his congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President, reflecting the will of the majority in Sri Lanka.
He had also acknowledged that the people have entrusted the new President with the significant responsibility of bringing about the necessary changes in the country, a task that may prove to be challenging. The Cardinal assured the President of his full support and blessings in this endeavour and urged him to prioritize the needs of the poor in his efforts.
Auxiliary Bishops of Colombo His Eminence Maxwell Silva, His Eminence J D Anthony, Rev. Father Anton Ranjith, Spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo Rev. Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, Rev. Father Joseph Indika, Rev. Father Jude Samantha Fernando, MP Vijitha Herath, Former MP Bimal Ratnayake and President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne were also present at the moment.
Following this visit, President Dissanayake also visited the Dawatagaha Mosque in Colombo, where he participated in religious ceremonies and received blessings.
