Categories: Headlines

Let’s unite to overcome COVID-19

Everyone should come together as a nation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said over the weekend.Â

The Cardinal told a press conference that it is time to forget political, religious or ethnic differences at this moment.  Â


“Everyone should come together and play their part forgetting religious, ethnic and political differences to prevent this disaster,” the Cardinal said.  Â


“There is no point in blaming anyone for whatever shortcomings that may have been in the process of preventing the disease from spreading now,” he added.  Â
Also, he said all religions should conduct their respective observances and seek divine help to see the world through from this international crisis.Â

Â
Cardinal Ranjith announced the stoppage of Sunday services in the archdiocese of Colombo while Bishop of Chilaw Valance Mendis announced the stoppage of Sunday services in the Chilaw diocese.  Â


“One must also think as to what state a person would be if he or she contracts the disease especially when looking at others who are already infected,” Bishop Mendis said.  Â
Also, a spokesman for the Catholic Church told Daily Mirror that services in Madhu church Mannar is also suspended while other dioceses may also follow the directive given by the government to stop gatherings in churches.Â

Thanuka

Recent Posts

LNP – Cinnamon Grand triumphs among Colombo’s 5-stars and Lankan cuisine

Cinnamon Grand Colombo on Friday was adjudged the ‘Best 5-Star Hotel’ in the city along…

51 mins ago

LNP – Sri Lanka set to welcome 2 millionth tourist tomrrow

Sri Lanka is preparing to mark a major milestone in its tourism recovery, with the…

58 mins ago

LNP – Govt. to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare in flood relief for farmers

The Government has decided to provide Rs. 100,000 per hectare for farmers whose crops were…

1 hour ago

LNP – The boy who lived: ‘Baby 81’, a survivor of the devastating Sri Lanka tsunami in 2004

Pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004…

1 hour ago

LNP – President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend…

1 hour ago

LNP – Veteran singer Priya Suriyasena passes away

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80.

23 hours ago