Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says that everyone must come together devoid of party differences, to welcome the Pope.

The Cardinal, addressing a gathering in Negombo stated that he invited the Pope to visit Sri Lanka soon after he was named the pontiff, adding that the presidential election was announced much later.

The Archbishop noted that it is a blessing that His Holiness decided to come to Sri Lanka and that no matter who emerges victorious at the presidential election all groups must come together to welcome Pope Francis.

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