MISSIO In Solidarity with Sri Lanka

Following the attacks on Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, Pope Francis expressed his  “heartfelt closeness to the Christian community [of Sri Lanka], wounded as it was gathered in prayer, and to all the victims of such cruel violence.” The Pope urged the international community to offer the needed help to Sri Lanka. Learn more in this report from Vatican News. (Photo above: Sisters at memorial service at St. Sebastian's in Negombo)

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National Day of Mourning

Today is a National Day of Mourning in Sri Lanka, as the first funerals begin to take place. Read more about the communities affected, in this report from FIDES missionary news agency. (Photo above: Shoe of one victim in front of St. Anthony's Shrine, Colombo)

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THIS WEEK IN THE POPE'S MISSIONS - April 23, 2019 - SPECIAL ISSUE

In Solidarity With Sri Lanka

The deadly bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday left more than 300 dead, and hundreds wounded. This special issue of news from the Pope's missions focuses on the devastation faced by the Catholic community at St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochcikade, Colombo, and at St. Sebastian's Church in Negombo. We stand in solidarity with these communities, in prayer and support. (Above, the blood spattered statue of Jesus from St. Sebastian's Church.)

Sri Lanka Pope Francis: 'Heartfelt Closeness'

You can answer the Pope’s call for support for Sri Lanka with MISSIO. We will direct 100% of your gift  to those who are devastated by these recent attacks.

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