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Pope proclaims Joseph Vaz Sri Lanka's first saint

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:45:00 -0500

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Canonizing Sri Lanka's first saint, who ministered to Catholics under persecution three centuries earlier, Pope Francis proclaimed what he called the "fundamental human right" of religious freedom.

Toronto Tamils welcome Pope's 'message of healing'

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:30:00 -0500

TORONTO - Pope Francis’ mission of healing to Sri Lanka will be a critical moment for Toronto��Ƶapp huge Tamil community, which includes thousands of refugees still mourning relatives killed in the 26-year Sri Lankan civil war, said Tamil priest and theologian Fr. Joseph Chandrakanthan.

Sri Lankans work to finalize the little details for Pope Francis' visit

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:00:00 -0500

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Hours before Pope Francis was to arrive in Sri Lanka, people in Colombo were busy with final preparations.

Indian priest, ‘miracle son,’ are eager for Blessed Vaz canonization

Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:00:00 -0500

PILAR, INDIA - Sri Lankan Catholics are looking forward to Pope Francis’ canonization of Blessed Joseph Vaz Jan. 14, but the enthusiasm and eagerness of Fr. Cosme Jose Costa stands apart.