The head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has called on faithful across the island nation to unite in prayer to seek justice and uncover the full truth behind the tragic 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
Key Highlights
- Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith calls for islandwide prayers focused on truth and justice for Easter attack victims.
- The coordinated 2019 suicide attacks killed over 260 people in churches and luxury hotels.
- Church leadership continues to demand transparency regarding the masterminds behind the tragedy.
Addressing the nation, the Archbishop of Colombo emphasized that genuine peace and national reconciliation cannot occur without complete transparency surrounding the events of April 21, 2019. He urged citizens to join in prayer, asking for divine guidance and courage for investigators to reveal the complete narrative to the public.
The Easter Sunday attacks saw coordinated suicide bombers target three Christian churches and three luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, leaving more than 260 dead and hundreds injured. In the years following the tragedy, Catholic leadership and victims’ advocates have expressed deep frustration over official inquiries, alleging political interference and incomplete investigations into who orchestrated the assaults.
This latest call for nationwide spiritual solidarity underscores the Catholic Church’s unwavering commitment to advocating for the victims and holding responsible parties accountable, regardless of political affiliation or stature.